| 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 | $166.25 | 5.657% | $175.6548 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.88 | 10.132% | $68.1497 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.36 | 6.319% | $30.1521 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.86 | 8.543% | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.95 | 8.600% | $257.3277 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.40 | 11.141% | $173.8245 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.46 | 6.303% | $22.8126 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.16 | $884.0714 | $884.06 | $884.05 | $884.10 | |