| 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 | $162.92 | 4.556% | $170.3426 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.56 | 5.538% | $251.7715 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.53 | 4.620% | $151.2073 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.93 | 5.459% | $30.5093 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.40 | 10.118% | $21.3629 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 9.205% | $180.0681 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.41 | 6.777% | $178.7554 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.64 | $984.0171 | $984.02 | $983.95 | $984.10 | |