| 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 | $167.26 | 5.499% | $176.4576 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.67 | 6.858% | $23.1561 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.28 | 11.766% | $79.6668 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.40 | 9.455% | $265.3189 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.95 | 12.300% | $59.4629 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.98 | 12.295% | $77.4611 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.67 | 7.143% | $47.8608 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.21 | $729.3842 | $729.39 | $729.30 | $729.60 | |