| 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 | $164.37 | 4.481% | $171.7354 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 3.386% | $9.9767 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.97 | 8.230% | $129.8435 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.79 | 12.434% | $201.0207 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.87 | 4.294% | $151.0907 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.53 | 11.799% | $142.5773 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.95 | 5.840% | $56.0423 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.13 | $862.2866 | $862.29 | $862.35 | $862.20 | |