| 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 | $167.92 | 5.201% | $176.6535 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.72 | 7.625% | $71.8074 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 5.457% | $239.3241 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.45 | 9.321% | $146.9821 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.39 | 12.292% | $112.7299 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.99 | 11.414% | $173.7947 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.38 | 11.131% | $50.4312 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.79 | $971.7229 | $971.71 | $971.75 | $971.70 | |