| 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 | $158.35 | 7.840% | $170.7646 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.97 | 10.414% | $170.0044 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.90 | 7.813% | $209.0494 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.68 | 4.348% | $128.0141 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.80 | 4.685% | $42.7115 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.89 | 12.263% | $66.1117 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.59 | 8.730% | $240.9348 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.18 | $1,027.5905 | $1,027.57 | $1,027.55 | $1,027.50 | |