| 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 | $165.25 | 6.720% | $176.3548 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.69 | 5.183% | $7.0367 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.50 | 8.482% | $230.5243 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.90 | 9.661% | $165.4784 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.32 | 9.841% | $53.0752 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.80 | 7.213% | $74.8347 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 4.512% | $242.8336 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.81 | $950.1377 | $950.13 | $950.20 | $950.10 | |