| 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 | $157.34 | 7.193% | $168.6575 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.65 | 11.308% | $278.9935 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.71 | 4.284% | $89.3818 | $89.38 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.75 | 8.411% | $79.9531 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.83 | 6.683% | $117.1699 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.70 | 6.816% | $94.7458 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.69 | 8.608% | $177.7804 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.67 | $1,006.6820 | $1,006.68 | $1,006.70 | $1,006.80 | |