| 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 | $170.29 | 3.668% | $176.5362 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 5.724% | $167.3294 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.63 | 11.748% | $114.687 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.83 | 13.551% | $198.5212 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 8.388% | $249.7693 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.38 | 4.544% | $85.0779 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.32 | 4.291% | $9.7199 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.16 | $1,001.6409 | $1,001.65 | $1,001.65 | $1,001.60 | |