| 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 | $170.46 | 3.750% | $176.8523 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.45 | 6.205% | $140.6685 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.34 | 5.665% | $119.7607 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.66 | 3.625% | $125.0339 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.84 | 4.233% | $154.0981 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.89 | 10.289% | $31.8625 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.96 | 11.188% | $148.9474 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.60 | $897.2234 | $897.22 | $897.20 | $897.30 | |