| 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 | $164.55 | 3.460% | $170.2434 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.72 | 3.317% | $147.454 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.56 | 10.326% | $9.4439 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.34 | 3.819% | $118.7066 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.59 | 5.776% | $87.3604 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.94 | 12.684% | $211.7783 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.48 | 10.569% | $187.3923 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.18 | $932.3789 | $932.37 | $932.40 | $932.40 | |