| 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 | $170.59 | 3.437% | $176.4532 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.33 | 11.717% | $223.8027 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 4.694% | $251.0457 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.76 | 3.189% | $73.0165 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.64 | 11.774% | $19.7169 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.29 | 10.625% | $203.8708 | $203.87 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.95 | 6.522% | $118.1862 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.35 | $1,066.0920 | $1,066.10 | $1,066.05 | $1,066.10 | |