| 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 | $170.25 | 3.592% | $176.3654 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.60 | 13.608% | $67.7104 | $67.71 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.39 | 12.650% | $246.0163 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.43 | 6.787% | $264.2231 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.80 | 6.180% | $105.9676 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.64 | 13.862% | $190.8783 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.45 | 13.738% | $121.0741 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.56 | $1,172.2352 | $1,172.24 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.30 | |