| 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 | $164.59 | 3.812% | $170.8642 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 10.675% | $78.0701 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.92 | 9.725% | $218.265 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.95 | 8.600% | $14.0637 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 13.626% | $7.363 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 9.358% | $180.1892 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.38 | 12.751% | $245.0981 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.63 | $913.9133 | $913.91 | $913.85 | $914.10 | |