| 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 | $171.68 | 5.771% | $181.5877 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.60 | 13.551% | $195.989 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.42 | 10.663% | $137.6869 | $137.69 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 11.637% | $8.8417 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.85 | 11.286% | $166.7621 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.97 | 9.752% | $95.4513 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.54 | 12.758% | $96.4532 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.98 | $882.7719 | $882.77 | $882.80 | $882.90 | |