| 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 | $163.51 | 4.255% | $170.4674 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.70 | 7.680% | $170.8882 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.86 | 4.164% | $239.4314 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.39 | 12.647% | $119.8451 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 10.169% | $55.6353 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.67 | 5.327% | $134.471 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.69 | 8.784% | $266.1836 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.32 | $1,156.9220 | $1,156.93 | $1,156.95 | $1,156.90 | |