| 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 | $163.42 | 4.203% | $170.2885 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.51 | 12.293% | $98.2676 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.95 | 10.768% | $43.1441 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.71 | 13.671% | $256.5668 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.84 | 10.244% | $95.7359 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.91 | 9.796% | $115.187 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 4.182% | $259.8716 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.78 | $1,039.0615 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.10 | |