| 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 | $167.55 | 5.447% | $176.6764 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.43 | 6.683% | $146.6144 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.76 | 10.796% | $92.8027 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.31 | 5.673% | $148.2698 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.54 | 12.359% | $229.8191 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.68 | 10.476% | $7.3798 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.69 | 9.336% | $146.1713 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.96 | $947.7335 | $947.73 | $947.70 | $947.80 | |