| 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 | $164.88 | 3.410% | $170.5024 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.43 | 3.492% | $48.0513 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.89 | 4.440% | $249.4967 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.40 | 8.687% | $118.9036 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.52 | 5.834% | $62.9924 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.86 | 12.640% | $270.1783 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.52 | 5.218% | $249.9138 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.50 | $1,170.0385 | $1,170.03 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.10 | |