| 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 | $166.50 | 5.719% | $176.0221 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.30 | 7.507% | $178.7841 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.27 | 10.324% | $98.4862 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.40 | 9.631% | $70.6024 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.61 | 12.642% | $144.8689 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.60 | 8.675% | $22.3871 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.67 | 13.804% | $130.499 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.35 | $821.6498 | $821.65 | $821.65 | $821.70 | |