| 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 | $164.90 | 3.523% | $170.7094 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.34 | 13.624% | $254.9041 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.93 | 5.519% | $129.7145 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.70 | 13.505% | $174.4572 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.84 | 9.525% | $39.2538 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.82 | 6.272% | $209.1646 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.30 | 8.375% | $230.0801 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.83 | $1,208.2837 | $1,208.27 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.40 | |