| 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 | $164.98 | 6.693% | $176.0221 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.64 | 12.531% | $149.2611 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.51 | 7.625% | $159.8339 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.39 | 4.244% | $7.7036 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.76 | 8.700% | $197.5731 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.94 | 9.525% | $267.1753 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.45 | 10.862% | $29.323 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.67 | $986.8921 | $986.88 | $986.85 | $986.90 | |