| 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 | $169.81 | 3.678% | $176.0556 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.36 | 9.276% | $80.1649 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.66 | 4.746% | $205.9935 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.91 | 7.190% | $54.5704 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 5.143% | $258.2628 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.75 | 12.300% | $177.1533 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.39 | 13.200% | $263.0655 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.51 | $1,215.2660 | $1,215.26 | $1,215.20 | $1,215.50 | |