| 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 | $163.40 | 4.506% | $170.7628 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.45 | 6.662% | $170.0726 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.47 | 5.441% | $226.1393 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 8.679% | $17.6712 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.83 | 3.493% | $183.0067 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.45 | 9.659% | $92.607 | $92.61 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.93 | 5.750% | $143.746 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.79 | $1,004.0056 | $1,004.01 | $1,003.95 | $1,004.00 | |