| 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 | $167.77 | 3.535% | $173.7007 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.25 | 5.275% | $243.4484 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 3.707% | $161.5548 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.34 | 7.766% | $155.5494 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.73 | 10.596% | $170.0192 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.71 | 4.692% | $38.4324 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.66 | 4.242% | $207.0872 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.24 | $1,149.7921 | $1,149.79 | $1,149.80 | $1,149.70 | |