| 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 | $167.56 | 3.682% | $173.7296 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.50 | 11.179% | $140.6414 | $140.64 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 3.647% | $136.5549 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.38 | 3.184% | $130.4039 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.87 | 12.625% | $125.9936 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.72 | 8.827% | $86.7569 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.78 | 9.390% | $164.9382 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.56 | $959.0185 | $959.01 | $959.05 | $959.00 | |