| 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 | $167.50 | 5.552% | $176.7996 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 13.268% | $99.2681 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.37 | 3.380% | $156.4863 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.51 | 11.188% | $21.6928 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.94 | 9.727% | $217.1936 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.60 | 9.583% | $54.3532 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.33 | 12.692% | $19.5295 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.89 | $745.3231 | $745.32 | $745.35 | $745.40 | |