| 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 | $164.75 | 4.357% | $171.9282 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.49 | 5.497% | $94.4093 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.43 | 8.646% | $234.0561 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.53 | 12.650% | $269.8305 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.59 | 9.592% | $109.1427 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.69 | 6.816% | $15.6913 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.70 | 5.568% | $135.866 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.18 | $1,030.9241 | $1,030.93 | $1,030.95 | $1,030.90 | |