| 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 | $163.32 | 4.109% | $170.0308 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.34 | 5.468% | $162.7793 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.66 | 12.283% | $68.1109 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.53 | 7.750% | $258.0936 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.65 | 8.106% | $186.645 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 8.816% | $122.5486 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.47 | 6.295% | $201.3971 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.59 | $1,169.6053 | $1,169.61 | $1,169.65 | $1,169.50 | |