| 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 | $170.40 | 4.159% | $177.4869 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.90 | 9.110% | $112.2742 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.43 | 8.823% | $237.7021 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.40 | 6.635% | $94.2653 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.99 | 3.710% | $211.558 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.60 | 11.755% | $15.1987 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 7.505% | $223.0729 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.22 | $1,071.5581 | $1,071.56 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.70 | |