| 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 | $162.89 | 4.342% | $169.9627 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 3.811% | $38.1505 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.70 | 3.633% | $140.63 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 9.800% | $105.0127 | $105.01 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.58 | 8.723% | $187.6342 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.41 | 3.809% | $253.7196 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.44 | 11.321% | $186.3959 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.41 | $1,081.5056 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 | |