| 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 | $165.78 | 6.500% | $176.5557 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.40 | 7.671% | $113.4852 | $113.49 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.85 | 8.783% | $44.4379 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.81 | 12.352% | $86.2976 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.48 | 3.813% | $167.6372 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.35 | 9.709% | $261.4914 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.84 | 3.867% | $141.0929 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.51 | $990.9979 | $991.01 | $991.05 | $991.00 | |