| 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 | $163.30 | 6.298% | $173.5846 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.72 | 8.479% | $173.2627 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.25 | 12.129% | $260.4196 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.56 | 5.364% | $36.4138 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.51 | 9.693% | $59.7937 | $59.79 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.83 | 11.105% | $75.3625 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.68 | 7.165% | $108.9654 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.85 | $887.8023 | $887.79 | $887.75 | $887.90 | |