| 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 | $165.79 | 6.510% | $176.5829 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.87 | 3.188% | $158.7754 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.93 | 7.269% | $142.5927 | $142.59 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.86 | 12.735% | $81.0114 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 6.313% | $61.3001 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 4.694% | $164.8512 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.36 | 3.122% | $142.6796 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.93 | $927.7933 | $927.79 | $927.85 | $927.90 | |