| 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 | $165.80 | 6.461% | $176.5123 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.81 | 5.746% | $133.039 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.77 | 8.689% | $54.0945 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.83 | 3.601% | $221.53 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.26 | 4.198% | $200.3311 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.41 | 8.526% | $17.8091 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 10.708% | $273.3713 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.81 | $1,076.6873 | $1,076.68 | $1,076.70 | $1,076.60 | |