| 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 | $161.74 | 9.112% | $176.4777 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.75 | 6.205% | $52.837 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 6.571% | $55.1825 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.72 | 11.216% | $129.8113 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.98 | 13.701% | $146.6515 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.47 | 5.460% | $6.8233 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.41 | 4.389% | $88.1148 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.85 | $655.8981 | $655.89 | $655.90 | $655.90 | |