| 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 | $166.36 | 6.785% | $177.6475 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 3.120% | $72.5449 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.43 | 11.320% | $112.9119 | $112.91 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.81 | 3.235% | $216.5974 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.73 | 5.432% | $99.8757 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.59 | 8.668% | $227.7573 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.60 | 12.157% | $58.9946 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.87 | $966.3293 | $966.33 | $966.35 | $966.30 | |