| 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 | 3.478% | $176.2748 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.39 | 7.813% | $228.984 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.91 | 3.556% | $23.7247 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.41 | 11.369% | $63.9369 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.42 | 3.678% | $230.6006 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.41 | 11.517% | $100.8225 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.93 | 11.745% | $205.5326 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.82 | $1,029.8761 | $1,029.86 | $1,029.85 | $1,029.80 | |