| 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 | $175.32 | 6.500% | $186.7158 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.39 | 6.401% | $6.799 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.44 | 4.316% | $168.4078 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.92 | 4.501% | $177.5681 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.89 | 9.806% | $19.6443 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.44 | 5.152% | $50.9356 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.52 | 12.784% | $80.6631 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.92 | $690.7337 | $690.74 | $690.70 | $690.70 | |