| 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 | $158.50 | 7.182% | $169.8835 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.56 | 5.201% | $93.166 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.35 | 7.780% | $251.5046 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.61 | 3.399% | $214.6667 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.55 | 4.370% | $91.3759 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.37 | 10.676% | $59.0678 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.49 | 12.354% | $39.8744 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.43 | $919.5389 | $919.54 | $919.50 | $919.70 | |