| 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 | $159.54 | 10.565% | $176.3954 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.82 | 8.546% | $178.9055 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.77 | 10.708% | $181.3065 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.59 | 6.612% | $7.0257 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.59 | 3.193% | $147.1429 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.42 | 8.330% | $195.449 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.92 | 11.653% | $83.6504 | $83.65 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.65 | $969.8754 | $969.89 | $969.90 | $969.80 | |