| 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 | $162.34 | 6.858% | $173.4733 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.95 | 5.632% | $177.4089 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.69 | 8.359% | $171.9549 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.60 | 6.317% | $159.0502 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.33 | 11.701% | $122.1227 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.48 | 7.413% | $8.0345 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.86 | 7.752% | $169.0198 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.25 | $981.0643 | $981.05 | $981.00 | $981.10 | |