| 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 | $171.56 | 6.361% | $182.4729 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.90 | 12.142% | $131.094 | $131.09 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.54 | 12.612% | $116.5985 | $116.60 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.32 | 10.557% | $27.993 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.74 | 13.545% | $193.8667 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.47 | 9.491% | $79.3481 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.77 | 6.799% | $165.2928 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.30 | $896.6660 | $896.66 | $896.65 | $896.70 | |