| 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 | $163.97 | 3.831% | $170.2517 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 7.374% | $88.8627 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.50 | 10.673% | $234.0734 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.25 | 5.208% | $81.2732 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 11.342% | $197.4762 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.45 | 8.522% | $219.7028 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.69 | 7.302% | $59.7565 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.98 | $1,051.3965 | $1,051.39 | $1,051.35 | $1,051.60 | |