| 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 | $162.99 | 7.111% | $174.5802 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.32 | 5.814% | $170.6991 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 9.777% | $8.5626 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.52 | 10.417% | $103.262 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 8.131% | $18.6742 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.88 | 12.399% | $58.3126 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.30 | 5.673% | $252.8755 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.08 | $786.9662 | $786.96 | $786.95 | $787.10 | |