| 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 | $170.31 | 3.512% | $176.2913 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.65 | 6.810% | $74.3932 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.41 | 12.853% | $96.3877 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.52 | 9.221% | $93.4058 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.85 | 13.548% | $189.4548 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.38 | 6.692% | $39.8815 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.75 | 6.212% | $159.0525 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.87 | $828.8668 | $828.86 | $828.90 | $829.00 | |