| 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 | $47.87 | 8.755% | $52.061 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 11.185% | $189.6149 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.93 | 4.412% | $148.192 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.84 | 3.390% | $217.9875 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.74 | 5.130% | $121.6775 | $121.68 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.53 | 3.560% | $170.3873 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 12.685% | $270.737 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.71 | $1,170.6572 | $1,170.66 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.70 | |