| 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 | $166.99 | 5.685% | $176.4834 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.78 | 5.359% | $62.9836 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.29 | 10.325% | $203.3179 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.98 | 4.487% | $124.3186 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 7.477% | $59.6497 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.61 | 11.578% | $163.5845 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.48 | 3.241% | $125.4172 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.63 | $915.7549 | $915.75 | $915.75 | $915.70 | |