| 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 | $166.72 | 5.505% | $175.8979 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.37 | 10.755% | $167.6498 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.39 | 8.407% | $255.1792 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.28 | 12.372% | $238.5433 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.40 | 4.167% | $97.292 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.28 | 3.552% | $49.9949 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.49 | 8.309% | $81.7625 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.93 | $1,066.3196 | $1,066.31 | $1,066.35 | $1,066.30 | |