| 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 | $165.26 | 6.742% | $176.4018 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.53 | 12.410% | $152.3493 | $152.35 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.84 | 5.820% | $126.8147 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.95 | 7.393% | $24.6467 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.96 | 6.728% | $6.361 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.73 | 12.556% | $40.2163 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 5.787% | $254.7774 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.11 | $781.5672 | $781.57 | $781.55 | $781.50 | |