| 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 | $167.95 | 5.734% | $177.5803 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.67 | 6.363% | $158.1299 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 6.297% | $56.1142 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.30 | 8.403% | $177.0221 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.77 | 4.547% | $15.4416 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.55 | 7.252% | $233.3267 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.98 | 13.833% | $36.4038 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.01 | $854.0186 | $854.01 | $854.05 | $853.90 | |