| 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 | $170.75 | 9.238% | $186.5239 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.93 | 6.547% | $65.9846 | $65.98 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.26 | 4.379% | $133.8765 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.31 | 13.413% | $42.3144 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.83 | 6.863% | $32.9459 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.99 | 5.262% | $24.1997 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.89 | 10.679% | $173.6443 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.96 | $659.4893 | $659.48 | $659.50 | $659.40 | |