| 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 | $170.67 | 3.403% | $176.4779 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.40 | 3.418% | $255.8561 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.47 | 4.817% | $138.8511 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 10.384% | $179.7935 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.69 | 9.614% | $202.4461 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.91 | 12.722% | $102.4756 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.29 | 8.232% | $25.2072 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.31 | $1,081.1075 | $1,081.12 | $1,081.15 | $1,081.20 | |