| 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 | $170.28 | 3.463% | $176.1768 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.34 | 6.630% | $169.9042 | $169.90 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.38 | 11.764% | $124.4827 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.87 | 4.172% | $96.7445 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.87 | 5.492% | $84.2565 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.26 | 10.577% | $103.1241 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 13.803% | $281.3779 | $281.38 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.25 | $1,036.0667 | $1,036.06 | $1,036.10 | $1,036.10 | |