| 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 | $167.99 | 5.335% | $176.9523 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 13.410% | $87.6546 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.29 | 10.726% | $221.7731 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.80 | 8.437% | $8.4581 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 9.195% | $245.6778 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.45 | 11.401% | $87.3941 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.72 | 10.191% | $162.7741 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.53 | $990.6841 | $990.67 | $990.65 | $990.90 | |