| 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 | $165.62 | 4.606% | $173.2485 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 8.842% | $74.5568 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.51 | 5.387% | $95.3858 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.31 | 6.435% | $186.5912 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.96 | 13.748% | $84.128 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.79 | 9.640% | $108.3134 | $108.31 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.83 | 3.639% | $238.1935 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.52 | $960.4172 | $960.42 | $960.45 | $960.40 | |