| 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 | $165.31 | 6.486% | $176.032 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.33 | 11.628% | $201.2988 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.28 | 7.709% | $16.4579 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 6.682% | $5.9422 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.60 | 8.215% | $6.06 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.56 | 3.765% | $81.5178 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.58 | 13.443% | $32.422 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.23 | $519.7307 | $519.73 | $519.70 | $519.70 | |