| 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 | $164.63 | 3.578% | $170.5205 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.63 | 8.443% | $105.8729 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.89 | 4.302% | $87.4989 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.79 | 8.466% | $113.6615 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.97 | 12.102% | $135.6098 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.78 | 7.616% | $226.833 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.80 | 3.303% | $139.2524 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.49 | $979.2490 | $979.24 | $979.20 | $979.30 | |