| 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 | 3.600% | $176.8245 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.30 | 9.817% | $98.0666 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.62 | 13.676% | $225.7833 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.94 | 10.418% | $182.1234 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.99 | 7.744% | $18.3057 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.55 | 3.374% | $29.5133 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.78 | 4.688% | $258.349 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.86 | $988.9658 | $988.96 | $988.90 | $988.90 | |