| 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 | $167.26 | 5.344% | $176.1984 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.25 | 8.538% | $183.7006 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.69 | 10.201% | $109.8594 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 10.193% | $8.0331 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.89 | 6.131% | $135.7309 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.36 | 5.387% | $120.5206 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.70 | 13.229% | $241.9704 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.44 | $976.0134 | $976.01 | $976.00 | $976.00 | |