| 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 | $170.28 | 6.655% | $181.6121 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.87 | 5.530% | $176.0979 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.67 | 8.116% | $163.9795 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.52 | 13.233% | $279.142 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.30 | 6.519% | $38.6664 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.58 | 10.126% | $250.6248 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.26 | 12.501% | $124.0436 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.48 | $1,214.1663 | $1,214.16 | $1,214.15 | $1,214.10 | |