| 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 | $169.26 | 4.275% | $176.4959 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.78 | 7.491% | $84.6814 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.49 | 9.168% | $133.7199 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.55 | 5.570% | $164.2141 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.27 | 6.486% | $52.4657 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.53 | 9.827% | $26.9406 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.97 | 9.755% | $196.4285 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.85 | $834.9461 | $834.95 | $834.95 | $834.90 | |