| 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 | $165.37 | 3.124% | $170.5362 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.28 | 10.760% | $43.5065 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.64 | 7.581% | $129.7857 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.93 | 4.305% | $172.0302 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.69 | 13.711% | $260.0457 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.44 | 12.769% | $47.8592 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.82 | 11.288% | $86.6043 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.17 | $910.3678 | $910.38 | $910.40 | $910.30 | |