| 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 | $168.97 | 4.178% | $176.0296 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.26 | 13.660% | $276.4893 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.41 | 7.446% | $112.1844 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.48 | 9.222% | $248.4582 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.57 | 10.794% | $59.3523 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.95 | 12.655% | $7.8295 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 9.807% | $216.8469 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.12 | $1,097.1902 | $1,097.19 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.20 | |