| 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 | $165.70 | 7.287% | $177.7746 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.81 | 4.745% | $170.5353 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.37 | 12.564% | $165.8856 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.60 | 13.625% | $160.893 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.30 | 8.364% | $107.6055 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.58 | 5.738% | $98.9496 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.58 | 5.564% | $31.2258 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.94 | $912.8694 | $912.88 | $912.90 | $912.80 | |