| 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 | $158.89 | 8.248% | $171.9952 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.87 | 13.140% | $93.7591 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.48 | 6.244% | $57.8817 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.87 | 3.577% | $125.1935 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.50 | 8.507% | $79.7526 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.76 | 12.565% | $160.6978 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 5.343% | $188.0689 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.90 | $877.3488 | $877.35 | $877.35 | $877.50 | |