| 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 | $170.41 | 3.309% | $176.0489 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.46 | 13.144% | $215.4941 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.87 | 3.212% | $81.4033 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.75 | 6.214% | $22.0394 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.58 | 8.588% | $146.1377 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.76 | 7.540% | $265.3657 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.25 | 12.758% | $180.6947 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.08 | $1,087.1838 | $1,087.18 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.10 | |