| 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 | $160.99 | 7.753% | $173.4716 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.44 | 13.355% | $87.7821 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.37 | 10.433% | $238.9439 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.44 | 7.646% | $158.7133 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.80 | 9.711% | $35.9852 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.90 | 12.616% | $117.008 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.85 | 6.353% | $163.6241 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.79 | $975.5282 | $975.52 | $975.50 | $975.50 | |