| 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 | $165.79 | 6.191% | $176.0541 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.51 | 5.276% | $197.403 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.37 | 9.515% | $144.965 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.61 | 6.153% | $11.2628 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.72 | 12.568% | $14.3186 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.32 | 5.761% | $97.6386 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.50 | 8.611% | $62.4513 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.82 | $704.0934 | $704.09 | $704.05 | $704.20 | |