| 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 | $166.74 | 9.288% | $182.2268 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.84 | 7.107% | $56.5953 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.92 | 8.775% | $65.178 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.51 | 6.546% | $116.6785 | $116.68 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.90 | 6.853% | $96.0608 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.84 | 5.183% | $178.6428 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.83 | 12.474% | $260.7485 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.58 | $956.1307 | $956.14 | $956.20 | $956.10 | |