| 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 | $168.56 | 4.498% | $176.1418 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.72 | 11.661% | $149.3131 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 4.773% | $185.9511 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.32 | 12.207% | $158.5709 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.89 | 4.685% | $92.0076 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.96 | 6.804% | $55.4954 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.52 | 3.704% | $8.8356 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.45 | $826.3155 | $826.32 | $826.30 | $826.30 | |