| 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 | $173.74 | 6.690% | $185.3632 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.43 | 7.618% | $166.1945 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.35 | 4.595% | $261.8536 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.93 | 6.129% | $60.4192 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.47 | 9.633% | $134.2675 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.83 | 13.481% | $126.9058 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.27 | 10.213% | $130.3489 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.02 | $1,065.3527 | $1,065.35 | $1,065.30 | $1,065.40 | |