| 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 | $165.25 | 3.432% | $170.9214 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.74 | 10.600% | $120.2664 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.61 | 4.814% | $218.6525 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.76 | 5.814% | $231.4787 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.34 | 3.621% | $212.7754 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.76 | 12.525% | $87.4994 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.62 | 12.490% | $214.4284 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.08 | $1,256.0222 | $1,256.03 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.10 | |