| 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 | $166.25 | 4.206% | $173.2425 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.55 | 9.661% | $111.3607 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 8.716% | $9.48 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.38 | 4.341% | $185.0801 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.52 | 8.735% | $161.4932 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.36 | 8.659% | $165.5529 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.27 | 8.684% | $77.4591 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.05 | $883.6685 | $883.66 | $883.70 | $883.80 | |