| 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 | $166.96 | 5.782% | $176.6136 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.84 | 13.148% | $77.8911 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 8.148% | $254.8291 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.41 | 3.543% | $252.034 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.97 | 3.798% | $223.1346 | $223.13 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.46 | 8.175% | $56.7486 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.54 | 12.670% | $148.2061 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.81 | $1,189.4571 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.30 | |