| 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 | $159.87 | 8.493% | $173.4478 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.92 | 7.252% | $157.5746 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.80 | 7.198% | $144.5029 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.83 | 5.366% | $214.7675 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.81 | 11.845% | $121.6985 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.52 | 10.845% | $95.9031 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.94 | 13.483% | $169.0216 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.69 | $1,076.9160 | $1,076.91 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.90 | |