| 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 | $170.63 | 3.271% | $176.2113 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.29 | 12.677% | $13.848 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.94 | 9.106% | $170.1399 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.60 | 12.461% | $82.7713 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.41 | 6.271% | $175.7829 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.69 | 6.739% | $82.9255 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.25 | 10.468% | $168.1875 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.81 | $869.8664 | $869.87 | $869.90 | $869.80 | |