| 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 | $170.49 | 3.330% | $176.1673 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.55 | 13.743% | $51.8099 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.67 | 4.553% | $73.8876 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.76 | 3.349% | $21.4553 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.70 | 5.410% | $141.9873 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.59 | 9.706% | $14.909 | $14.91 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.93 | 6.562% | $31.894 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.69 | $512.1104 | $512.12 | $512.10 | $512.20 | |