| 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 | $170.50 | 3.254% | $176.0481 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.88 | 7.121% | $34.1502 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.60 | 6.696% | $71.0595 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.88 | 7.377% | $230.7317 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.88 | 4.609% | $56.3633 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.81 | 8.523% | $190.7943 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.89 | 8.711% | $22.7097 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.44 | $781.8568 | $781.85 | $781.85 | $781.90 | |