| 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 | 5.330% | $176.4909 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.90 | 6.458% | $195.7763 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.95 | 7.347% | $265.0934 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.72 | 3.645% | $52.5687 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.58 | 9.617% | $159.5804 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.69 | 13.730% | $128.1623 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.51 | 5.191% | $68.9106 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.91 | $1,046.5826 | $1,046.58 | $1,046.60 | $1,046.70 | |