| 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 | $166.60 | 5.552% | $175.8496 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.45 | 12.417% | $154.5172 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.41 | 13.398% | $246.5386 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.70 | 5.836% | $169.0201 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.50 | 10.432% | $104.3582 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.55 | 8.475% | $70.0206 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.96 | 8.327% | $8.6228 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.17 | $928.9271 | $928.93 | $928.85 | $928.80 | |