| 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 | $171.67 | 4.473% | $179.3488 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.44 | 8.695% | $52.6519 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.64 | 7.533% | $181.3437 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.42 | 12.491% | $98.3396 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.53 | 11.517% | $81.9985 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.80 | 13.762% | $265.9756 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.48 | 12.237% | $88.0836 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.98 | $947.7417 | $947.74 | $947.80 | $947.70 | |