| 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 | $169.32 | 3.445% | $175.1531 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.63 | 13.495% | $260.6186 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.43 | 4.467% | $102.8269 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 12.349% | $31.8285 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.45 | 4.151% | $176.4839 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.32 | 13.332% | $28.6957 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.49 | 7.746% | $195.5482 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.97 | $971.1549 | $971.16 | $971.20 | $971.10 | |