| 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 | $161.99 | 8.679% | $176.0491 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.73 | 12.276% | $170.3564 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.25 | 11.144% | $150.3223 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.60 | 10.626% | $23.8952 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.82 | 8.145% | $200.955 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 9.107% | $52.0004 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.95 | 13.590% | $95.3588 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.00 | $868.9372 | $868.95 | $868.90 | $869.00 | |