| 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 | $170.34 | 3.452% | $176.2201 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.42 | 12.271% | $119.4788 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.39 | 6.336% | $172.679 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.67 | 13.858% | $96.4036 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.38 | 5.787% | $90.3209 | $90.32 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.98 | 12.518% | $39.3588 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.98 | 4.768% | $174.9416 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.16 | $869.4028 | $869.40 | $869.40 | $869.40 | |