| 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 | $169.33 | 3.630% | $175.4767 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.57 | 3.427% | $201.2379 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.28 | 3.376% | $100.5642 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.35 | 4.814% | $60.1108 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.92 | 13.795% | $167.1876 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.88 | 12.430% | $180.8774 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.73 | 13.806% | $211.3719 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.06 | $1,096.8265 | $1,096.83 | $1,096.85 | $1,096.90 | |