| 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 | $170.95 | 3.376% | $176.7213 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.36 | 4.665% | $35.9629 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.42 | 13.289% | $278.0339 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.44 | 11.549% | $223.5888 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.66 | 12.501% | $27.7427 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.38 | 12.113% | $140.5673 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.74 | 3.753% | $38.1189 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.95 | $920.7358 | $920.73 | $920.70 | $920.70 | |