| 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 | $165.43 | 6.492% | $176.1697 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.45 | 9.185% | $39.7979 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.36 | 9.567% | $37.6472 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.56 | 7.615% | $16.7449 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.91 | 4.685% | $78.4195 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.25 | 3.274% | $45.6987 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 10.694% | $162.3549 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.63 | $556.8328 | $556.83 | $556.80 | $556.80 | |