| 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 | $161.28 | 6.277% | $171.4035 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 5.328% | $6.6041 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.59 | 12.237% | $117.3887 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.93 | 12.381% | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.45 | 6.229% | $189.5657 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.69 | 6.114% | $79.2565 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.87 | 9.106% | $216.9791 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.08 | $895.7476 | $895.75 | $895.75 | $895.90 | |