| 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 | $167.27 | 5.269% | $176.0835 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 10.617% | $8.429 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.75 | 3.436% | $51.4594 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.25 | 12.868% | $60.1022 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.57 | 4.150% | $51.6272 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.36 | 5.734% | $109.2867 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.55 | 6.285% | $196.149 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.37 | $653.1370 | $653.14 | $653.20 | $653.10 | |