| 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 | $170.37 | 3.448% | $176.2444 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.30 | 9.679% | $96.8466 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.81 | 9.373% | $230.5692 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.80 | 4.709% | $183.0313 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.73 | 10.653% | $191.1309 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.53 | 6.425% | $203.8358 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.73 | 8.446% | $262.1465 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.27 | $1,343.8047 | $1,343.81 | $1,343.85 | $1,343.60 | |