| 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 | $169.67 | 3.339% | $175.3353 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.39 | 12.731% | $276.6306 | $276.63 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.74 | 8.207% | $67.8891 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.68 | 7.338% | $57.619 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.73 | 12.290% | $58.0876 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 3.380% | $217.7906 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.62 | 7.675% | $15.7421 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.50 | $869.0943 | $869.10 | $869.15 | $869.00 | |