| 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 | $170.60 | 3.376% | $176.3595 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.37 | 3.366% | $178.172 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.90 | 11.235% | $34.3716 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.53 | 9.510% | $219.6004 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.61 | 11.782% | $195.1826 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 8.786% | $269.5282 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 4.681% | $192.948 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.09 | $1,266.1623 | $1,266.16 | $1,266.15 | $1,266.20 | |