| 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 | $166.50 | 4.660% | $174.2589 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.91 | 9.642% | $68.9758 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.90 | 10.657% | $244.4413 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.47 | 7.756% | $18.825 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.56 | 6.523% | $147.5983 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.62 | 8.168% | $176.9845 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.33 | 9.245% | $255.9938 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.29 | $1,087.0776 | $1,087.08 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 | |