| 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 | $168.70 | 4.362% | $176.0587 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.70 | 4.602% | $80.2297 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 8.206% | $148.9456 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.25 | 6.207% | $117.0932 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.47 | 7.178% | $65.8823 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.72 | 7.354% | $262.7167 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.79 | 3.788% | $108.7594 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.28 | $959.6856 | $959.69 | $959.70 | $959.70 | |