| 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 | $77.26 | 7.484% | $83.0421 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.73 | 8.780% | $171.5787 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.71 | 4.733% | $194.4997 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.42 | 7.585% | $102.6576 | $102.66 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.68 | 11.121% | $68.5394 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.57 | 6.204% | $179.0281 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.38 | 7.318% | $167.8239 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.75 | $967.1695 | $967.17 | $967.20 | $967.10 | |