| 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 | $162.97 | 4.727% | $170.6736 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.54 | 5.314% | $97.4576 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.53 | 13.473% | $230.9516 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.56 | 7.599% | $118.9615 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.81 | 5.538% | $180.2695 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 7.422% | $231.677 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 13.679% | $203.1557 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.79 | $1,233.1465 | $1,233.15 | $1,233.10 | $1,233.40 | |