| 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 | $168.34 | 5.579% | $177.7317 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.41 | 7.531% | $207.9757 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.90 | 13.446% | $147.3664 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.50 | 11.118% | $261.6829 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.92 | 10.138% | $139.7871 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.77 | 13.655% | $55.4295 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.90 | 11.418% | $71.1961 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.74 | $1,061.1694 | $1,061.18 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.20 | |