| 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 | $160.95 | 7.840% | $173.5685 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.89 | 12.516% | $96.64 | $96.64 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.52 | 3.431% | $98.7973 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.53 | 9.215% | $80.3058 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.31 | 12.529% | $92.6226 | $92.62 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.31 | 8.423% | $164.0548 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.41 | 5.844% | $180.3688 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.92 | $886.3578 | $886.36 | $886.30 | $886.40 | |