| 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 | $164.25 | 4.687% | $171.9484 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.70 | 10.740% | $270.9808 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.34 | 3.446% | $239.312 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.84 | 12.695% | $110.2608 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.61 | 12.326% | $187.1463 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 5.443% | $251.819 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.60 | 6.747% | $109.5224 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.16 | $1,340.9897 | $1,340.99 | $1,340.95 | $1,340.90 | |