| 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 | $166.68 | 5.802% | $176.3508 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 7.454% | $83.019 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.66 | 6.137% | $125.9422 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.60 | 9.855% | $18.2359 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.68 | 11.583% | $231.7356 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.27 | 4.707% | $97.6602 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 5.721% | $247.3449 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.11 | $980.2886 | $980.29 | $980.30 | $980.20 | |