| 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 | $164.32 | 3.295% | $169.7343 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.41 | 9.742% | $147.5042 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.97 | 13.310% | $239.0501 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.91 | 3.613% | $73.472 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.72 | 11.796% | $204.2737 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.27 | 10.725% | $27.9802 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.63 | 12.790% | $249.9765 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.23 | $1,111.9910 | $1,111.98 | $1,112.00 | $1,112.10 | |