| 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 | $163.42 | 4.575% | $170.8965 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.66 | 4.536% | $255.7578 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.79 | 13.132% | $143.4401 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.34 | 6.300% | $164.0634 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.26 | 8.315% | $173.5856 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.54 | 7.153% | $196.6686 | $196.67 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.99 | 8.358% | $44.4159 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.00 | $1,148.8279 | $1,148.84 | $1,148.80 | $1,148.90 | |