| 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 | $164.71 | 4.163% | $171.5669 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.29 | 10.396% | $97.4686 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.81 | 4.541% | $54.1627 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 5.710% | $149.03 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.30 | 10.388% | $55.5252 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.40 | 11.650% | $83.0676 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 7.384% | $267.1177 | $267.12 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.24 | $877.9387 | $877.95 | $877.90 | $878.00 | |