| 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 | $163.25 | 4.450% | $170.5146 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.83 | 7.221% | $239.9928 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.78 | 10.200% | $183.7916 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.57 | 13.330% | $21.0454 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.43 | 9.394% | $267.3918 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.41 | 10.193% | $91.912 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.28 | 7.785% | $186.7698 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.55 | $1,161.4180 | $1,161.41 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.40 | |