| 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 | $159.37 | 6.375% | $169.5298 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.54 | 13.334% | $116.2127 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 6.546% | $115.368 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 6.482% | $176.5472 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.58 | 6.598% | $61.3791 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.66 | 5.832% | $212.3625 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.67 | 10.223% | $72.3834 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.90 | $923.7827 | $923.78 | $923.80 | $923.80 | |