| 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 | $170.35 | 3.370% | $176.0908 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.78 | 8.260% | $142.665 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.47 | 8.619% | $106.9571 | $106.96 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.66 | 8.694% | $81.1509 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.74 | 13.236% | $196.7362 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.74 | 9.619% | $240.8768 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.25 | 3.130% | $224.0499 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.99 | $1,168.5267 | $1,168.54 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.60 | |