| 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 | $163.90 | 4.767% | $171.7131 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.81 | 3.409% | $89.7694 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.97 | 9.741% | $257.8584 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.46 | 3.736% | $103.1758 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.63 | 9.522% | $256.9715 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.26 | 12.395% | $237.4457 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.79 | 8.294% | $217.4435 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.82 | $1,334.3774 | $1,334.38 | $1,334.35 | $1,334.40 | |