| 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 | $156.70 | 6.306% | $166.5815 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 6.603% | $84.7387 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.93 | 4.504% | $212.07 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.78 | 10.606% | $177.8323 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.40 | 11.831% | $107.8051 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.95 | 12.413% | $139.3359 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.81 | 12.518% | $69.5474 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.06 | $957.9109 | $957.92 | $957.95 | $957.80 | |