| 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 | $164.96 | 6.856% | $176.2697 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.40 | 3.567% | $62.5545 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.89 | 10.113% | $117.6998 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 8.657% | $76.7227 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.89 | 6.703% | $51.1001 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.83 | 6.441% | $232.9248 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.81 | 13.562% | $19.0898 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.39 | $736.3614 | $736.35 | $736.30 | $736.40 | |