| 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 | 3.430% | $176.5447 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.73 | 4.407% | $88.4641 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.87 | 13.858% | $119.4029 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.44 | 11.836% | $212.9805 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 12.390% | $276.4007 | $276.40 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.27 | 8.865% | $38.3967 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.34 | 6.767% | $251.2655 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.27 | $1,163.4551 | $1,163.45 | $1,163.45 | $1,163.50 | |