| 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 | $160.85 | 9.713% | $176.4734 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.94 | 3.460% | $86.8443 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.60 | 6.562% | $107.2014 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.95 | 6.165% | $142.208 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.28 | 6.181% | $99.0456 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.66 | 4.488% | $236.8325 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.84 | 12.524% | $249.6232 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.12 | $1,098.2284 | $1,098.22 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.10 | |