| 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 | $164.77 | 4.175% | $171.6491 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.27 | 4.268% | $193.1773 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.64 | 12.811% | $239.8813 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.33 | 8.550% | $170.7817 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.85 | 10.750% | $230.1939 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.35 | 4.243% | $44.1469 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.47 | 13.507% | $220.7371 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.68 | $1,270.5673 | $1,270.57 | $1,270.65 | $1,270.50 | |