| 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 | $163.70 | 4.521% | $171.1009 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.51 | 7.530% | $10.2261 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.57 | 13.558% | $265.2374 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.37 | 4.750% | $177.4151 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.63 | 7.519% | $101.7452 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.47 | 13.181% | $7.3228 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.33 | 11.410% | $218.7313 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.58 | $951.7788 | $951.79 | $951.80 | $951.60 | |