| 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 | $165.25 | 6.861% | $176.5878 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.88 | 13.693% | $154.486 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.47 | 7.797% | $109.3816 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.58 | 8.783% | $38.705 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.65 | 10.402% | $108.9116 | $108.91 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.72 | 8.190% | $246.3703 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.71 | 10.492% | $79.2338 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.26 | $913.6761 | $913.68 | $913.70 | $913.70 | |