| 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 | $163.73 | 8.450% | $177.5652 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.28 | 6.670% | $182.7044 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.72 | 12.485% | $145.9155 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.84 | 5.688% | $113.9739 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.67 | 7.322% | $66.1855 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.57 | 3.337% | $86.3587 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.69 | 13.248% | $116.2944 | $116.29 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.50 | $888.9976 | $889.00 | $888.95 | $889.10 | |