| 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 | $169.85 | 3.278% | $175.4177 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.97 | 8.307% | $66.0348 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 11.360% | $140.2913 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.74 | 9.509% | $165.0739 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.76 | 3.761% | $15.3151 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.72 | 7.709% | $92.3282 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 11.350% | $114.6682 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.00 | $769.1292 | $769.13 | $769.10 | $769.10 | |