| 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 | $170.48 | 3.280% | $176.0717 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.98 | 4.584% | $109.7923 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.96 | 9.254% | $89.5446 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.98 | 6.622% | $117.2629 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.42 | 12.244% | $180.0618 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.97 | 5.181% | $257.6619 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 10.426% | $239.0171 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.24 | $1,169.4123 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.35 | $1,169.50 | |