| 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 | $166.70 | 5.709% | $176.2169 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.62 | 6.525% | $34.7485 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.43 | 6.249% | $158.7679 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.35 | 10.756% | $65.7337 | $65.73 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 11.870% | $45.1955 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.91 | 8.162% | $60.4734 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 11.813% | $208.5872 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.96 | $749.7231 | $749.73 | $749.70 | $749.70 | |