| 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 | $170.27 | 6.686% | $181.6543 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.54 | 9.108% | $93.331 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.36 | 10.643% | $132.0635 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 5.385% | $210.6752 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.46 | 12.771% | $148.2488 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.67 | 13.580% | $260.8592 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.79 | 4.716% | $87.7415 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.00 | $1,114.5735 | $1,114.57 | $1,114.60 | $1,114.60 | |