| 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 | $167.79 | 4.797% | $175.8389 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.61 | 3.160% | $36.7353 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.33 | 5.457% | $213.3711 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 9.528% | $194.5765 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.73 | 12.830% | $8.7218 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.88 | 7.190% | $251.7679 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.51 | 10.562% | $39.2606 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.50 | $920.2721 | $920.28 | $920.25 | $920.30 | |