| 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 | $165.35 | 7.441% | $177.6537 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.60 | 11.684% | $38.6427 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.69 | 13.200% | $257.7451 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.95 | 8.500% | $161.6108 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.70 | 5.341% | $26.0192 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.57 | 5.358% | $84.8869 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.49 | 4.506% | $201.1636 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.35 | $947.7220 | $947.72 | $947.70 | $947.70 | |