| 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 | $170.51 | 3.294% | $176.1266 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.33 | 7.187% | $182.5716 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.78 | 11.360% | $114.4558 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.61 | 7.862% | $23.309 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.95 | 8.510% | $182.2425 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.38 | 11.822% | $260.9702 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.41 | 7.510% | $187.5082 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.97 | $1,127.1839 | $1,127.19 | $1,127.15 | $1,127.20 | |