| 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 | $164.60 | 3.503% | $170.3659 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.37 | 11.431% | $238.8746 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 10.162% | $98.4628 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 4.249% | $15.1161 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.97 | 12.604% | $257.8294 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.64 | 5.585% | $148.4947 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.89 | 4.438% | $247.4032 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.35 | $1,176.5467 | $1,176.54 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.60 | |