| 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 | $162.91 | 6.500% | $173.4992 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.68 | 4.789% | $65.6817 | $65.68 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.79 | 9.732% | $169.8542 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.61 | 10.356% | $74.6117 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.71 | 8.357% | $195.8119 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.42 | 12.864% | $131.3963 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 12.375% | $257.9793 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.69 | $1,068.8343 | $1,068.83 | $1,068.85 | $1,068.90 | |