| 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 | $159.94 | 8.481% | $173.5045 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.59 | 10.395% | $173.9715 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.55 | 4.389% | $122.7093 | $122.71 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.36 | 4.281% | $49.3875 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.28 | 13.545% | $86.6121 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 8.602% | $138.8911 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.67 | 10.331% | $216.988 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.28 | $962.0640 | $962.06 | $962.05 | $962.10 | |