| 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 | $166.50 | 6.174% | $176.7797 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 5.385% | $17.7574 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.67 | 8.156% | $109.9622 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.61 | 13.647% | $195.0296 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.89 | 10.683% | $195.7872 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.53 | 5.646% | $35.4231 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.53 | 9.499% | $15.9102 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.58 | $746.6494 | $746.65 | $746.65 | $746.70 | |