| 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 | $170.31 | 3.502% | $176.2743 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.34 | 6.653% | $92.0842 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.61 | 12.591% | $231.4984 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.63 | 4.465% | $88.4087 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.75 | 13.587% | $272.3248 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.82 | 3.309% | $123.7848 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.88 | 3.762% | $135.8037 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.34 | $1,120.1789 | $1,120.16 | $1,120.15 | $1,120.20 | |