| 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 | $156.39 | 6.625% | $166.7508 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.28 | 12.190% | $66.5062 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.77 | 6.597% | $220.4106 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.74 | 8.538% | $42.0476 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.81 | 12.694% | $242.078 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.91 | 10.863% | $201.6709 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.93 | 6.739% | $209.1337 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.83 | $1,148.5978 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.60 | |