| 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 | $162.78 | 4.608% | $170.2809 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.75 | 11.513% | $149.1486 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.62 | 8.588% | $120.12 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.98 | 12.448% | $214.7532 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.64 | 12.369% | $118.7066 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.46 | 9.465% | $150.4706 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 11.567% | $243.9636 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.90 | $1,167.4435 | $1,167.44 | $1,167.40 | $1,167.50 | |