| 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 | $170.32 | 5.316% | $179.3742 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.64 | 13.387% | $85.7659 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 12.139% | $91.5727 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.86 | 13.391% | $56.5368 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.65 | 13.204% | $228.2759 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.83 | 4.408% | $251.4458 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.48 | 10.417% | $171.6764 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.44 | $1,064.6477 | $1,064.66 | $1,064.65 | $1,064.70 | |