| 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 | $165.33 | 6.475% | $176.0351 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.48 | 10.539% | $108.8588 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.83 | 4.768% | $120.3051 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.37 | 12.444% | $183.6998 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.94 | 8.775% | $10.8122 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.27 | 8.483% | $88.1641 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.87 | 7.373% | $110.4546 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.09 | $798.3297 | $798.33 | $798.30 | $798.40 | |