| 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 | $161.97 | 8.692% | $176.0484 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.57 | 7.385% | $23.1629 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.57 | 8.238% | $36.3355 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.71 | 3.785% | $14.2289 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.50 | 7.840% | $19.9504 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.74 | 9.432% | $183.5612 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.64 | 6.681% | $121.2323 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.70 | $574.5196 | $574.52 | $574.55 | $574.50 | |