| 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 | $168.99 | 3.835% | $175.4708 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.25 | 9.347% | $265.9866 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 12.835% | $52.6827 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 6.680% | $17.5915 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.34 | 4.531% | $128.9285 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.70 | 10.463% | $206.2344 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.75 | 3.404% | $105.2136 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.21 | $952.1081 | $952.10 | $952.15 | $952.10 | |