| 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 | $165.53 | 3.178% | $170.7905 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 4.395% | $49.9426 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.71 | 8.370% | $20.276 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.56 | 3.660% | $14.0563 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.25 | 4.388% | $104.649 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.88 | 8.842% | $262.1786 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 3.789% | $252.7781 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.32 | $874.6711 | $874.68 | $874.75 | $874.70 | |