| 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 | $161.69 | 5.436% | $170.4795 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.77 | 7.235% | $118.7842 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.69 | 12.177% | $129.7776 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.51 | 10.448% | $138.6233 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.97 | 10.420% | $243.9951 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.70 | 3.595% | $28.6958 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.95 | 8.532% | $212.6685 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.28 | $1,043.0240 | $1,043.03 | $1,043.05 | $1,043.10 | |