| 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 | $163.29 | 6.345% | $173.6508 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.90 | 8.176% | $9.6277 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.54 | 4.210% | $56.8361 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.25 | 8.255% | $87.9572 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.52 | 4.455% | $180.2058 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 8.411% | $270.5288 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.83 | 9.142% | $249.7496 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.87 | $1,028.5560 | $1,028.57 | $1,028.60 | $1,028.50 | |