| 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 | $164.25 | 4.559% | $171.7382 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.51 | 11.408% | $159.8816 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.85 | 9.665% | $159.9464 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.48 | 3.329% | $110.0247 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.62 | 3.348% | $256.9438 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.84 | 10.294% | $178.4998 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.67 | 10.368% | $33.8499 | $33.85 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.22 | $1,070.8844 | $1,070.88 | $1,070.90 | $1,070.70 | |