| 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 | $170.65 | 3.135% | $175.9999 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 8.682% | $6.5101 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 11.785% | $91.2836 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.37 | 12.563% | $111.8539 | $111.85 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.83 | 11.575% | $118.0798 | $118.08 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 5.662% | $247.7246 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.89 | 10.232% | $66.0179 | $66.02 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.84 | $817.4698 | $817.46 | $817.45 | $817.50 | |