| 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 | $162.39 | 5.220% | $170.8668 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.68 | 11.862% | $117.0971 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 10.216% | $276.1352 | $276.14 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.41 | 7.143% | $50.7965 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.74 | 6.538% | $227.7143 | $227.71 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.33 | 5.163% | $238.0154 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.82 | 8.234% | $192.4617 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.91 | $1,273.0870 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.05 | $1,273.10 | |