| 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 | $165.71 | 6.495% | $176.4729 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.63 | 4.174% | $102.7468 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 13.108% | $259.3227 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.34 | 10.524% | $161.7408 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.66 | 10.740% | $134.7263 | $134.73 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.95 | 7.430% | $86.9646 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.89 | 6.284% | $251.7762 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.45 | $1,173.7503 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.70 | |