| 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 | $170.92 | 3.389% | $176.7125 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.37 | 12.495% | $45.4142 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.68 | 12.227% | $206.1386 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.76 | 7.353% | $135.0071 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.75 | 10.341% | $163.0288 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.66 | 4.760% | $146.3078 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.77 | 5.451% | $96.7724 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.91 | $969.3814 | $969.38 | $969.35 | $969.30 | |