| 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 | $165.36 | 6.767% | $176.5499 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.35 | 8.639% | $147.0429 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.65 | 9.567% | $199.0285 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.63 | 5.755% | $144.4931 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 7.284% | $131.5409 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.37 | 4.343% | $171.5086 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.61 | 6.438% | $15.5506 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.58 | $985.7145 | $985.71 | $985.75 | $985.60 | |