| 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 | $158.74 | 7.388% | $170.4677 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.39 | 4.398% | $98.5413 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.91 | 8.669% | $187.8996 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.84 | 9.650% | $68.9041 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.28 | 6.536% | $183.5402 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 10.399% | $79.9841 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.93 | 6.453% | $155.3469 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.54 | $944.6839 | $944.68 | $944.70 | $944.60 | |