| 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 | $170.63 | 4.733% | $178.7059 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.90 | 6.249% | $47.7058 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.74 | 9.388% | $40.1892 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 12.154% | $16.2511 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.85 | 6.246% | $244.2064 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.65 | 6.203% | $111.1414 | $111.14 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.75 | 7.269% | $238.9417 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.01 | $877.1415 | $877.15 | $877.15 | $877.10 | |