| 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 | $56.78 | 13.158% | $64.2511 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.97 | 12.525% | $85.4852 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.88 | 5.819% | $166.0088 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.75 | 4.182% | $184.1417 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.51 | 13.508% | $137.9236 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.40 | 6.257% | $237.3781 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.35 | 9.690% | $81.5545 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.64 | $956.7430 | $956.74 | $956.75 | $956.80 | |