| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $167.27 | 7.456% | $179.7417 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.40 | 10.678% | $71.2766 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.92 | 4.835% | $122.5731 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.70 | 5.557% | $91.5179 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 13.726% | $186.9997 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.59 | 9.709% | $228.842 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.78 | 13.536% | $17.916 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.09 | $898.8670 | $898.87 | $898.85 | $898.80 | |