| 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 | $156.62 | 12.482% | $176.1693 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.80 | 8.800% | $7.3984 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.83 | 6.748% | $104.4316 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.66 | 3.416% | $146.4991 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 10.433% | $6.6149 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.55 | 13.840% | $130.4037 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.65 | 9.654% | $206.8623 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.10 | $778.3793 | $778.37 | $778.35 | $778.40 | |