| 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 | $168.54 | 4.577% | $176.2541 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.91 | 8.869% | $56.5139 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.27 | 10.798% | $16.9189 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.26 | 12.753% | $167.1676 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.63 | 3.404% | $21.3322 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.57 | 6.832% | $91.4161 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.53 | 8.470% | $16.8454 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.71 | $546.4482 | $546.45 | $546.40 | $546.40 | |