| 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 | $164.54 | 4.490% | $171.9278 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.52 | 13.263% | $160.2898 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.78 | 13.177% | $110.6645 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.70 | 10.544% | $90.3144 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.91 | 13.548% | $266.7356 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 7.872% | $238.8825 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.80 | 10.796% | $179.2679 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.70 | $1,218.0825 | $1,218.08 | $1,218.10 | $1,218.10 | |