| 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 | $166.92 | 5.427% | $175.9787 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.95 | 5.665% | $60.1762 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.28 | 10.152% | $166.6379 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 8.570% | $170.7263 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.32 | 10.236% | $134.8407 | $134.84 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 5.239% | $103.5552 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.90 | 11.391% | $86.7736 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.02 | $898.6886 | $898.70 | $898.75 | $898.70 | |