| 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 | $169.25 | 3.843% | $175.7543 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.98 | 7.441% | $74.1128 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.89 | 13.135% | $170.7094 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.54 | 3.643% | $28.5433 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.44 | 5.228% | $168.8278 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.33 | 4.112% | $21.166 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.57 | 6.768% | $261.1225 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.00 | $900.2361 | $900.23 | $900.20 | $900.20 | |