| 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 | $169.75 | 4.167% | $176.8235 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.49 | 12.844% | $61.4887 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.91 | 10.144% | $79.2046 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.80 | 12.144% | $250.9783 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.28 | 4.373% | $138.0646 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.37 | 12.320% | $117.2284 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.69 | 10.264% | $86.7667 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.29 | $910.5548 | $910.55 | $910.55 | $910.60 | |