| 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 | $166.51 | 5.750% | $176.0843 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.61 | 10.641% | $86.9749 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.58 | 10.131% | $148.2143 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.69 | 11.218% | $19.6745 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.63 | 6.108% | $235.1672 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.53 | 9.364% | $173.3747 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.74 | 5.667% | $239.5894 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.29 | $1,079.0793 | $1,079.06 | $1,079.00 | $1,079.20 | |