| 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 | $170.44 | 5.516% | $179.8415 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.67 | 12.869% | $147.4859 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.61 | 6.434% | $157.1072 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.69 | 6.175% | $32.5851 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.61 | 10.763% | $206.6948 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.53 | 9.843% | $96.1456 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.36 | 13.376% | $238.4978 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.91 | $1,058.3579 | $1,058.37 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.30 | |