| 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 | $168.43 | 4.642% | $176.2485 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.39 | 8.212% | $26.3929 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.28 | 6.374% | $247.0855 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 6.799% | $189.8352 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.53 | 5.233% | $99.4768 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.41 | 11.180% | $97.1824 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.63 | 6.572% | $229.8012 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.42 | $1,066.0225 | $1,066.03 | $1,066.10 | $1,066.00 | |