| 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 | $170.68 | 3.134% | $176.0291 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.28 | 5.543% | $104.7831 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.48 | 10.874% | $111.4062 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.93 | 12.748% | $108.1592 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.34 | 11.409% | $272.2168 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 9.859% | $252.9503 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.51 | 12.288% | $57.8395 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.47 | $1,083.3842 | $1,083.39 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.40 | |