| 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 | $163.30 | 4.729% | $171.0225 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.55 | 4.320% | $255.1146 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.45 | 9.739% | $33.4155 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.95 | 6.430% | $262.8289 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.41 | 9.271% | $257.2349 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 12.171% | $68.0766 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.90 | 3.713% | $179.3198 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.25 | $1,227.0128 | $1,227.01 | $1,227.00 | $1,226.90 | |