| 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 | $168.25 | 4.849% | $176.4084 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.27 | 3.553% | $140.0761 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.35 | 10.131% | $45.5392 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.58 | 6.585% | $78.4252 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.51 | 9.150% | $236.3207 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.89 | 3.407% | $87.7822 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.80 | 3.313% | $199.1875 | $199.19 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.65 | $963.7393 | $963.75 | $963.80 | $963.70 | |