| 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 | $167.97 | 5.296% | $176.8657 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.31 | 4.607% | $173.9719 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.41 | 9.554% | $80.4236 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.56 | 6.366% | $260.1287 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.66 | 13.620% | $28.0187 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.85 | 6.459% | $204.2416 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 13.187% | $158.043 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.39 | $1,081.6932 | $1,081.69 | $1,081.65 | $1,081.60 | |