| 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 | $166.47 | 5.855% | $176.2168 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.64 | 8.412% | $174.153 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.64 | 7.846% | $202.3622 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.52 | 4.221% | $75.5811 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.40 | 6.332% | $73.7944 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.45 | 11.594% | $271.6756 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.59 | 4.335% | $5.8323 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.71 | $979.6154 | $979.61 | $979.65 | $979.70 | |