| 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 | $170.38 | 3.391% | $176.1576 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.53 | 5.705% | $51.2986 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.63 | 8.262% | $46.1521 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.33 | 5.613% | $86.9512 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.39 | 5.222% | $131.9379 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.49 | 13.361% | $107.1148 | $107.11 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.62 | 12.686% | $276.7794 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.37 | $876.3916 | $876.39 | $876.40 | $876.50 | |