| 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 | $162.58 | 4.546% | $169.9709 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.46 | 5.827% | $196.2668 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.32 | 11.395% | $219.8046 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.92 | 5.113% | $45.1145 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 11.461% | $270.1592 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.44 | 7.310% | $69.1506 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 4.498% | $253.6375 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.82 | $1,224.1041 | $1,224.10 | $1,224.05 | $1,224.20 | |