| 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 | $156.97 | 10.191% | $172.9668 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.47 | 9.476% | $162.539 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.60 | 6.413% | $150.6808 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.58 | 3.653% | $9.93 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.85 | 11.126% | $16.5022 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.45 | 10.215% | $274.9313 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.74 | 12.375% | $182.8791 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.66 | $970.4292 | $970.43 | $970.50 | $970.40 | |