| 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 | $164.62 | 3.515% | $170.4064 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.51 | 8.488% | $178.4736 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.88 | 5.320% | $264.2268 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.62 | 3.631% | $41.0586 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.31 | 5.365% | $145.7303 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.32 | 3.732% | $43.8994 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.33 | 8.765% | $97.1598 | $97.16 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.59 | $940.9549 | $940.96 | $940.95 | $941.00 | |