| 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 | $165.89 | 6.354% | $176.4307 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.66 | 12.329% | $269.2077 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.30 | 4.236% | $112.8876 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.42 | 8.211% | $169.2636 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.82 | 3.200% | $72.0542 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.45 | 12.845% | $55.8019 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.79 | 3.257% | $129.887 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.33 | $985.5327 | $985.53 | $985.55 | $985.60 | |