| 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 | $169.93 | 3.586% | $176.0237 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.25 | 5.210% | $214.8914 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.42 | 6.821% | $226.9092 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.54 | 5.168% | $166.7333 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.88 | 10.524% | $258.4935 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.32 | 5.318% | $32.9856 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.41 | 11.507% | $49.5203 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.75 | $1,125.5570 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.50 | |