| 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 | $168.54 | 4.405% | $175.9642 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.66 | 5.848% | $123.4823 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.91 | 13.727% | $54.4866 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 13.247% | $16.5114 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 12.400% | $177.0862 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.92 | 6.398% | $257.398 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.41 | 8.246% | $74.0511 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.57 | $878.9798 | $878.98 | $879.00 | $879.10 | |