| 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 | $164.53 | 3.475% | $170.2474 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.44 | 7.869% | $47.937 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.77 | 6.453% | $188.177 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.27 | 10.758% | $33.5264 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.99 | 13.793% | $119.4713 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.78 | 4.411% | $207.5482 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.94 | 3.707% | $245.7234 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.72 | $1,012.6307 | $1,012.64 | $1,012.65 | $1,012.50 | |