| 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 | $166.53 | 3.665% | $172.6333 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.42 | 8.535% | $65.5768 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.87 | 5.577% | $60.0416 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.32 | 13.393% | $137.5684 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.63 | 3.256% | $136.9484 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.46 | 7.111% | $101.1771 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.72 | 13.555% | $157.5235 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.95 | $831.4691 | $831.47 | $831.50 | $831.40 | |