| 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 | $170.74 | 3.228% | $176.2515 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.76 | 10.488% | $89.2301 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.37 | 3.295% | $68.5569 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.79 | 4.244% | $212.4388 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.88 | 12.602% | $52.7878 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.26 | 11.427% | $137.3449 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.71 | 9.634% | $121.3758 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.51 | $857.9858 | $857.99 | $858.05 | $858.00 | |