| 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 | $173.70 | 3.452% | $179.6961 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.44 | 6.838% | $116.9235 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.77 | 13.127% | $160.3801 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.93 | 5.194% | $166.1329 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.84 | 6.495% | $24.3235 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.67 | 8.230% | $270.2178 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.66 | 8.870% | $43.1778 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.01 | $960.8517 | $960.85 | $960.85 | $960.80 | |