| 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 | $166.70 | 5.735% | $176.2602 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.79 | 7.765% | $79.5198 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.39 | 9.258% | $70.3512 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.45 | 8.107% | $187.5116 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.69 | 5.790% | $116.0411 | $116.04 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 3.607% | $81.4455 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.62 | 6.741% | $129.8184 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.25 | $840.9478 | $840.95 | $840.90 | $840.90 | |