| 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 | $169.92 | 3.705% | $176.2155 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.71 | 4.326% | $82.115 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.41 | 9.359% | $27.7881 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.93 | 6.844% | $30.91 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.55 | 7.324% | $183.0411 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.32 | 11.647% | $20.4537 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.75 | 3.381% | $21.4516 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.59 | $541.9750 | $541.98 | $541.95 | $542.00 | |