| 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 | $163.52 | 7.775% | $176.2337 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.34 | 8.288% | $28.5231 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.59 | 5.683% | $12.2487 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.44 | 9.842% | $188.3131 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.46 | 10.168% | $43.4723 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.40 | 7.612% | $31.6379 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.89 | 9.354% | $17.3764 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.64 | $497.8052 | $497.80 | $497.80 | $497.70 | |