| 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 | $165.50 | 6.645% | $176.4975 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.61 | 11.614% | $129.0369 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.60 | 10.685% | $166.6916 | $166.69 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.60 | 10.281% | $70.1387 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.74 | 10.817% | $185.8844 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.84 | 9.780% | $45.932 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.47 | 10.741% | $274.0508 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.36 | $1,048.2319 | $1,048.23 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.20 | |