| 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 | $151.90 | 12.192% | $170.4196 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.60 | 5.332% | $74.3644 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.79 | 7.360% | $187.6545 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.77 | 12.588% | $258.6934 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.36 | 10.651% | $53.5108 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.38 | 10.376% | $23.5984 | $23.60 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.66 | 8.228% | $170.6323 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.46 | $938.8734 | $938.86 | $938.85 | $938.90 | |