| 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 | $175.62 | 3.558% | $181.8686 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 10.295% | $276.289 | $276.29 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.55 | 11.634% | $58.6637 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.73 | 3.759% | $87.915 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.78 | 10.854% | $179.3396 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 10.762% | $52.5455 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.33 | 7.735% | $129.6375 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.95 | $966.2589 | $966.27 | $966.25 | $966.20 | |