| 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 | $168.75 | 6.166% | $179.1551 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 8.199% | $216.1167 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.26 | 7.109% | $102.032 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.85 | 3.280% | $70.0755 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.85 | 9.182% | $158.1501 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.81 | 3.529% | $176.8379 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.54 | 12.281% | $94.9224 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.80 | $997.2897 | $997.30 | $997.30 | $997.30 | |