| 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 | $172.69 | 8.385% | $187.1701 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.65 | 6.756% | $178.9764 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.82 | 12.433% | $279.7558 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.81 | 4.405% | $175.202 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.94 | 9.238% | $29.4287 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.73 | 13.797% | $8.7965 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.44 | 11.682% | $79.7856 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.08 | $939.1151 | $939.13 | $939.15 | $939.20 | |