| 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 | $165.31 | 6.279% | $175.6898 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.59 | 5.465% | $178.8581 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.49 | 12.499% | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.30 | 8.637% | $74.1991 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.55 | 12.393% | $225.4042 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.57 | 7.741% | $20.0075 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.43 | 13.267% | $48.0592 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.24 | $866.7679 | $866.77 | $866.75 | $866.90 | |