| 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 | $165.33 | 4.350% | $172.5219 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.85 | 11.592% | $157.1773 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 3.527% | $245.0795 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.87 | 13.479% | $58.8616 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.45 | 4.300% | $219.4994 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.43 | 3.549% | $63.6102 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.70 | 4.434% | $104.1207 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.36 | $1,020.8706 | $1,020.87 | $1,020.85 | $1,020.90 | |