| 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 | $169.78 | 3.692% | $176.0483 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.77 | 5.301% | $158.7623 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 9.222% | $170.146 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.84 | 3.813% | $245.8707 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.75 | 7.698% | $58.9647 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.34 | 3.178% | $95.2746 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.50 | 10.466% | $16.0176 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.76 | $921.0842 | $921.08 | $921.00 | $921.10 | |