| 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 | $167.68 | 6.435% | $178.4702 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.32 | 11.787% | $140.0915 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.41 | 8.350% | $6.9452 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.91 | 4.537% | $204.7984 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.69 | 9.296% | $75.0754 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.98 | 7.284% | $42.8921 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.91 | 4.847% | $46.0383 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.90 | $694.3111 | $694.32 | $694.35 | $694.30 | |