| 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 | $169.37 | 3.843% | $175.8789 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.40 | 5.732% | $74.4353 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.89 | 3.136% | $129.8379 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.76 | 10.121% | $260.7225 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.58 | 11.692% | $179.355 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.51 | 7.232% | $8.0531 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.46 | 10.382% | $247.7634 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.97 | $1,076.0461 | $1,076.05 | $1,076.05 | $1,076.10 | |