| 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 | $166.56 | 4.259% | $173.6538 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 10.465% | $57.9941 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.91 | 9.391% | $23.9676 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.29 | 11.495% | $67.2203 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.83 | 7.140% | $96.2439 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.67 | 7.653% | $259.0885 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.99 | 3.805% | $64.3487 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.75 | $742.5169 | $742.51 | $742.50 | $742.50 | |