| 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 | $170.69 | 3.372% | $176.4457 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.96 | 13.200% | $88.2507 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.82 | 8.175% | $255.0983 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.50 | 10.464% | $152.9926 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.59 | 4.814% | $12.1479 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.63 | 12.369% | $64.7583 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.75 | 8.565% | $223.3725 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.94 | $973.0660 | $973.07 | $973.05 | $973.10 | |