| 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 | $165.50 | 6.559% | $176.3551 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.58 | 9.293% | $183.1532 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.32 | 4.744% | $184.6846 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.90 | 9.485% | $99.5219 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.57 | 9.309% | $162.4004 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.93 | 8.211% | $130.8596 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.63 | 5.743% | $94.7775 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.43 | $1,031.7523 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.90 | |