| 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 | $163.28 | 4.370% | $170.4153 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.63 | 7.560% | $69.516 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.43 | 12.765% | $27.5485 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.91 | 9.708% | $258.8121 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.82 | 11.178% | $267.7389 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.83 | 12.687% | $50.5176 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.40 | 11.605% | $170.086 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.30 | $1,014.6344 | $1,014.65 | $1,014.60 | $1,014.50 | |