| 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 | $166.60 | 5.848% | $176.3428 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.89 | 5.300% | $144.1452 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.40 | 12.211% | $168.7653 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.87 | 8.711% | $63.9982 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.99 | 8.502% | $92.2158 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.31 | 7.185% | $35.7033 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.33 | 9.180% | $32.0225 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.39 | $713.1931 | $713.20 | $713.15 | $713.10 | |