| 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 | $168.55 | 6.572% | $179.6271 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.75 | 5.825% | $239.9582 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.83 | 6.860% | $208.1953 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.63 | 13.436% | $92.5978 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 7.534% | $177.0977 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.92 | 7.391% | $100.8616 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 12.683% | $29.1173 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.21 | $1,027.4550 | $1,027.47 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.50 | |