| 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 | $163.60 | 8.404% | $177.3489 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.51 | 6.222% | $173.6836 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.75 | 5.229% | $158.6327 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 6.458% | $9.9751 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.62 | 5.741% | $151.8652 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.28 | 13.699% | $158.36 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.39 | 6.737% | $8.9552 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.52 | $838.8207 | $838.83 | $838.85 | $838.90 | |