| 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 | $167.49 | 5.259% | $176.2983 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.57 | 8.460% | $99.3168 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 11.483% | $60.8363 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.71 | 5.737% | $135.0367 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 8.575% | $12.6381 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.38 | 7.709% | $187.823 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.30 | 8.288% | $34.977 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.66 | $706.9262 | $706.94 | $706.95 | $706.80 | |