| 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 | $165.62 | 6.426% | $176.2627 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.64 | 6.862% | $13.5074 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.83 | 7.543% | $76.1727 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.55 | 7.796% | $211.873 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.99 | 6.758% | $194.2889 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.40 | 4.834% | $187.0239 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.43 | 8.214% | $190.922 | $190.92 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.46 | $1,050.0506 | $1,050.04 | $1,049.95 | $1,050.10 | |