| 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 | $166.42 | 5.813% | $176.094 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.32 | 12.699% | $128.8375 | $128.84 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.54 | 4.499% | $245.092 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.54 | 4.749% | $163.9741 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.89 | 7.805% | $8.5058 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.29 | 9.759% | $37.6364 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.52 | 6.221% | $200.2478 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.52 | $960.3876 | $960.39 | $960.40 | $960.30 | |