| 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 | $165.45 | 6.402% | $176.0421 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.28 | 9.443% | $161.1877 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.79 | 7.503% | $22.3499 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 7.703% | $268.5897 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.93 | 12.559% | $208.1554 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.44 | 4.864% | $44.5043 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.50 | 9.407% | $11.4877 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.77 | $892.3168 | $892.32 | $892.35 | $892.30 | |