| 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 | $172.67 | 3.701% | $179.0605 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.98 | 5.210% | $140.9604 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.47 | 12.587% | $79.3401 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.38 | 6.401% | $7.8524 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.39 | 7.338% | $217.2414 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.99 | 7.680% | $77.5188 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.73 | 12.379% | $216.588 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.61 | $918.5616 | $918.56 | $918.55 | $918.60 | |