| 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 | $167.62 | 5.541% | $176.9078 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.30 | 4.192% | $197.2355 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.61 | 11.534% | $10.7184 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.30 | 11.384% | $17.0418 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.74 | 7.826% | $41.7718 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.63 | 3.761% | $219.5894 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.53 | 10.653% | $188.6966 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.73 | $851.9613 | $851.97 | $851.95 | $851.90 | |