| 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 | $170.70 | 3.378% | $176.4662 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.59 | 6.335% | $170.7634 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.52 | 3.227% | $95.5056 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.32 | 9.815% | $31.0996 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 12.150% | $41.2488 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.41 | 7.534% | $73.564 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.85 | 5.842% | $154.3706 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.17 | $743.0182 | $743.02 | $742.95 | $743.10 | |