| 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 | $160.85 | 6.775% | $171.7476 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.75 | 9.852% | $162.3063 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.32 | 8.681% | $200.3208 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 3.687% | $258.9998 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.70 | 7.287% | $69.4147 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.45 | 5.530% | $198.8713 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.78 | 5.562% | $24.047 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.64 | $1,085.7075 | $1,085.71 | $1,085.65 | $1,085.60 | |