| 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 | $165.65 | 6.410% | $176.2682 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 4.314% | $6.2484 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.69 | 8.524% | $88.6533 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 3.822% | $134.4495 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.25 | 3.571% | $131.7941 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.31 | 8.104% | $204.6517 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.83 | 10.625% | $109.3307 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.22 | $851.3959 | $851.39 | $851.40 | $851.40 | |