| 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 | $167.83 | 5.723% | $177.4349 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 11.145% | $48.2369 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.41 | 12.708% | $243.9114 | $243.91 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.89 | 11.289% | $74.4412 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.30 | 4.269% | $210.9362 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.78 | 8.718% | $185.6686 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.33 | 12.749% | $13.902 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.94 | $954.5312 | $954.53 | $954.55 | $954.40 | |