| 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 | $166.86 | 5.573% | $176.1591 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.30 | 11.531% | $46.0623 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.97 | 13.328% | $48.697 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.97 | 13.326% | $281.0145 | $281.01 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.86 | 9.583% | $72.1714 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.57 | 6.429% | $77.2355 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.27 | 3.867% | $58.446 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.80 | $759.7858 | $759.79 | $759.75 | $759.80 | |