| 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 | $166.33 | 5.723% | $175.8491 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 7.685% | $77.4686 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.56 | 11.778% | $168.293 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.69 | 5.313% | $19.683 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 13.320% | $39.0614 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.88 | 12.705% | $197.0985 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.93 | 5.700% | $257.834 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.80 | $935.2876 | $935.28 | $935.30 | $935.30 | |