| 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 | $170.86 | 3.450% | $176.7547 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.47 | 4.736% | $45.5287 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.87 | 6.209% | $229.2734 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.59 | 12.835% | $168.7899 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.33 | 4.336% | $153.7182 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.62 | 7.757% | $49.1587 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 5.186% | $168.6237 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.05 | $991.8473 | $991.84 | $991.80 | $991.90 | |