| 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 | $166.77 | 4.244% | $173.8477 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.96 | 3.729% | $211.5657 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.63 | 9.304% | $96.8761 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.94 | 5.788% | $8.3996 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.62 | 12.724% | $261.0913 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.41 | 12.261% | $203.6527 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.81 | 12.293% | $18.8765 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.14 | $974.3096 | $974.32 | $974.35 | $974.40 | |