| 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 | $168.61 | 4.602% | $176.3694 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.29 | 9.263% | $14.5211 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.31 | 13.778% | $151.6775 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 8.839% | $9.0119 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.39 | 8.422% | $181.4876 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 10.524% | $173.4564 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.34 | 3.840% | $249.5691 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.16 | $956.0930 | $956.10 | $956.05 | $956.20 | |