| 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 | $170.25 | 5.535% | $179.6733 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 13.428% | $81.0103 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 3.661% | $242.857 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.26 | 6.190% | $231.7703 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.76 | 10.649% | $128.0873 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.36 | 3.766% | $145.646 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.77 | 7.258% | $101.6484 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.10 | $1,110.6926 | $1,110.70 | $1,110.65 | $1,110.70 | |