| 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 | $157.88 | 5.187% | $166.0692 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.88 | 13.103% | $204.5807 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.95 | 6.600% | $62.8407 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.62 | 8.717% | $197.4518 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.30 | 6.697% | $50.4677 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.95 | 4.769% | $15.663 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.56 | 4.810% | $176.6677 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.14 | $873.7408 | $873.74 | $873.70 | $873.90 | |