| 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 | $163.34 | 4.320% | $170.3963 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.28 | 4.341% | $153.6734 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.41 | 13.243% | $170.3288 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.33 | 13.418% | $137.6101 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.72 | 7.553% | $212.6538 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.35 | 8.590% | $144.8048 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 7.136% | $217.0361 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.01 | $1,206.5033 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.50 | |