| 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 | $164.78 | 3.401% | $170.3842 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.55 | 9.658% | $242.9473 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 13.129% | $169.4333 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.28 | 9.456% | $33.1433 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 12.342% | $18.3679 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.95 | 3.345% | $77.4571 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.25 | 4.639% | $137.3387 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.93 | $849.0718 | $849.07 | $849.10 | $849.00 | |