| 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 | $167.66 | 3.173% | $172.9799 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.49 | 5.500% | $112.347 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 9.129% | $179.2553 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.28 | 10.704% | $118.7633 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.96 | 7.219% | $84.6601 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.29 | 9.800% | $199.0564 | $199.06 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.73 | 9.565% | $250.608 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.67 | $1,117.6700 | $1,117.68 | $1,117.65 | $1,117.80 | |