| 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 | $170.55 | 3.272% | $176.1304 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.35 | 7.256% | $259.9349 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.64 | 3.742% | $212.2976 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.86 | 8.558% | $272.3286 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.35 | 3.746% | $72.9853 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.69 | 3.307% | $32.738 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.60 | 12.548% | $47.9454 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.04 | $1,074.3602 | $1,074.37 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.20 | |