| 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 | $164.89 | 3.293% | $170.3198 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.42 | 12.833% | $100.8953 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.72 | 12.168% | $49.0398 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.27 | 8.192% | $256.7072 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.51 | 11.491% | $230.2401 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.82 | 5.579% | $216.2469 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.37 | 5.836% | $98.8191 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.00 | $1,122.2682 | $1,122.28 | $1,122.25 | $1,122.10 | |