| 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 | $166.70 | 5.509% | $175.8835 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.27 | 6.826% | $198.9848 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 13.322% | $87.5866 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.56 | 8.722% | $6.0449 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.53 | 9.448% | $46.5482 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.47 | 3.478% | $242.6249 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.76 | 8.154% | $214.9669 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.58 | $972.6398 | $972.63 | $972.65 | $972.60 | |