| 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 | $64.89 | 10.298% | $71.5724 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.52 | 10.499% | $196.1578 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.28 | 12.788% | $66.8607 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.70 | 8.625% | $267.9779 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.68 | 11.645% | $177.1583 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.43 | 3.611% | $147.5731 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.55 | 6.156% | $208.6496 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.05 | $1,135.9498 | $1,135.95 | $1,135.90 | $1,136.10 | |