| 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 | $164.30 | 4.234% | $171.2565 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.39 | 7.288% | $125.9454 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.74 | 3.457% | $249.0624 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.39 | 8.408% | $195.5572 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.40 | 3.210% | $189.2871 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.80 | 10.369% | $21.8531 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.87 | 13.570% | $117.9652 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.89 | $1,070.9269 | $1,070.94 | $1,070.90 | $1,071.10 | |