| 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 | $166.71 | 5.605% | $176.0541 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.92 | 11.461% | $109.1426 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.85 | 13.441% | $46.3406 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.66 | 8.218% | $49.4123 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.94 | 12.169% | $94.1547 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.49 | 7.147% | $94.8144 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.92 | 5.449% | $57.9126 | $57.91 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.49 | $627.8313 | $627.81 | $627.80 | $627.80 | |