| 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 | $164.60 | 3.501% | $170.3626 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.32 | 5.344% | $54.0625 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.62 | 12.431% | $80.5231 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.30 | 3.799% | $223.4792 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.26 | 13.782% | $45.8086 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.53 | 5.718% | $220.4537 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.63 | 6.430% | $234.8165 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.26 | $1,029.5062 | $1,029.50 | $1,029.45 | $1,029.60 | |