| 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 | $167.94 | 5.673% | $177.4672 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.66 | 11.846% | $86.8596 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.53 | 4.347% | $48.5527 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.56 | 9.570% | $163.8729 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.97 | 7.812% | $81.9048 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.49 | 9.718% | $51.0079 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.41 | 5.135% | $136.0552 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.56 | $745.7203 | $745.72 | $745.65 | $745.90 | |