| 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 | $167.25 | 6.826% | $178.6665 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 12.524% | $9.497 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.79 | 13.476% | $74.6559 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.30 | 7.546% | $216.4901 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.51 | 4.851% | $238.5465 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.39 | 11.155% | $177.17 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.81 | 5.614% | $95.9081 | $95.91 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.49 | $990.9341 | $990.95 | $990.90 | $991.00 | |