| 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 | $162.79 | 4.333% | $169.8437 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 13.630% | $48.0314 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.68 | 5.258% | $249.1246 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.41 | 9.499% | $45.3435 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.29 | 11.487% | $180.9323 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.29 | 12.160% | $31.7301 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.94 | 13.315% | $23.7282 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.67 | $748.7338 | $748.72 | $748.80 | $748.50 | |