| 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 | $166.80 | 3.768% | $173.085 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.25 | 5.531% | $210.2705 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.73 | 6.242% | $6.0877 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.48 | 13.537% | $84.5624 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.63 | 7.393% | $200.4276 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.51 | 7.788% | $42.587 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.79 | 8.627% | $255.0453 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.19 | $972.0655 | $972.08 | $972.10 | $972.10 | |