| 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 | $163.96 | 7.447% | $176.1701 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.39 | 6.500% | $99.4604 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.74 | 11.755% | $91.3485 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.71 | 13.744% | $49.7175 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.34 | 10.314% | $187.9089 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 6.339% | $79.5416 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 9.807% | $10.3768 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.39 | $694.5238 | $694.53 | $694.50 | $694.50 | |