| 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 | $170.55 | 3.255% | $176.1014 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.78 | 4.411% | $160.5632 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 5.850% | $114.6144 | $114.61 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.96 | 5.272% | $62.0684 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.41 | 11.619% | $261.6461 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.86 | 4.745% | $80.507 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.56 | 3.263% | $30.5245 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.40 | $886.0250 | $886.02 | $885.95 | $886.00 | |