| 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 | $170.89 | 3.134% | $176.2457 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 3.787% | $8.2303 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.62 | 9.342% | $205.1475 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.72 | 7.800% | $235.7802 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.47 | 3.495% | $183.6726 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.35 | 6.538% | $55.7726 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.68 | 13.238% | $26.8148 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.66 | $891.6637 | $891.66 | $891.65 | $891.60 | |