| 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 | $159.44 | 6.680% | $170.0906 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.91 | 7.270% | $251.988 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.66 | 4.349% | $203.1258 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.72 | 7.231% | $37.2306 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.67 | 9.672% | $249.6902 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.97 | 4.540% | $42.83 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.49 | 4.475% | $49.6152 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.86 | $1,004.5704 | $1,004.58 | $1,004.65 | $1,004.50 | |