| 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 | $163.50 | 5.153% | $171.9252 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.80 | 12.275% | $58.1585 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.67 | 8.116% | $8.2925 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.33 | 13.694% | $242.5434 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.58 | 8.869% | $167.201 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.69 | 5.264% | $100.7271 | $100.73 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.82 | 12.736% | $203.8492 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.39 | $952.6969 | $952.70 | $952.75 | $952.60 | |