| 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 | $166.44 | 6.154% | $176.6827 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 5.245% | $8.788 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.34 | 11.236% | $19.2883 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.53 | 8.240% | $106.6489 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.59 | 7.772% | $10.3353 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.91 | 9.660% | $65.6973 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.37 | 3.240% | $163.5012 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.53 | $550.9417 | $550.95 | $551.00 | $550.90 | |