| 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 | $163.59 | 6.649% | $174.4671 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.32 | 6.825% | $103.9621 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.48 | 3.438% | $65.6624 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.99 | 12.675% | $29.2842 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.78 | 10.203% | $66.9814 | $66.98 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 8.132% | $174.9359 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.40 | 10.709% | $43.6193 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.34 | $658.9124 | $658.91 | $658.90 | $659.00 | |