| 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 | $167.76 | 4.630% | $175.5273 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 11.517% | $47.7739 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.84 | 12.840% | $51.7259 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.30 | 13.497% | $160.3713 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.97 | 13.608% | $230.5902 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.90 | 6.670% | $188.6992 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.49 | 10.709% | $82.4671 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.10 | $937.1549 | $937.16 | $937.15 | $937.20 | |