| 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 | $158.89 | 7.506% | $170.8163 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.75 | 4.128% | $69.5054 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.89 | 8.817% | $204.4563 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 8.191% | $87.1262 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.67 | 4.507% | $242.1114 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.33 | 13.742% | $165.3012 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.74 | 10.555% | $140.1174 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.80 | $1,079.4342 | $1,079.45 | $1,079.40 | $1,079.40 | |