| 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 | $158.97 | 8.726% | $172.8417 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.43 | 8.791% | $215.874 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.33 | 9.548% | $58.4219 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.32 | 13.357% | $204.4053 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.53 | 10.600% | $116.7162 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 7.254% | $6.7248 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.74 | 10.731% | $195.706 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.59 | $970.6899 | $970.69 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |