| 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 | $165.37 | 4.663% | $173.0812 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.29 | 5.557% | $166.0306 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.57 | 8.575% | $252.5129 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.59 | 5.123% | $37.4133 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.52 | 5.467% | $106.0154 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.29 | 9.480% | $72.5743 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.47 | 9.736% | $159.633 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.10 | $967.2607 | $967.25 | $967.25 | $967.20 | |