| 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 | $170.51 | 3.299% | $176.1351 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.29 | 4.694% | $180.3773 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 6.301% | $7.2604 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.74 | 7.609% | $213.8621 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.47 | 8.406% | $228.1621 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.55 | 11.768% | $74.3816 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.94 | 10.499% | $20.9285 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.33 | $901.1071 | $901.11 | $901.15 | $901.20 | |