| 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 | $147.79 | 13.236% | $167.3515 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.25 | 12.649% | $187.279 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.73 | 3.794% | $64.072 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.60 | 8.244% | $79.6676 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.71 | 8.732% | $258.4668 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.59 | 4.216% | $139.2222 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.33 | 9.683% | $60.6876 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.00 | $956.7467 | $956.75 | $956.70 | $956.90 | |