| 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 | $170.64 | 3.375% | $176.3991 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 8.361% | $80.0138 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.89 | 11.209% | $77.724 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.93 | 4.121% | $139.4493 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.82 | 10.680% | $6.4416 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 3.599% | $164.5877 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 5.390% | $256.0872 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.98 | $900.7027 | $900.70 | $900.70 | $900.60 | |