| 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 | $156.79 | 6.280% | $166.6364 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.43 | 4.199% | $181.7543 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.37 | 6.222% | $236.2059 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.29 | 12.664% | $90.4579 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.93 | 11.235% | $229.0662 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.37 | 8.272% | $227.7718 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 13.801% | $285.3446 | $285.34 | $285.35 | $285.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.92 | $1,417.2371 | $1,417.24 | $1,417.20 | $1,417.30 | |