| 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 | $162.86 | 8.234% | $176.2699 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 5.478% | $42.9295 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.87 | 6.726% | $218.6496 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.98 | 11.233% | $179.0629 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.51 | 13.818% | $250.9801 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.70 | 7.277% | $49.0256 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.68 | 6.668% | $26.3257 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.30 | $943.2433 | $943.25 | $943.30 | $943.20 | |