| 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 | $165.43 | 3.323% | $170.9272 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.72 | 9.136% | $152.4848 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.37 | 10.824% | $96.8269 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.75 | 11.231% | $15.2943 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.39 | 10.391% | $252.122 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.66 | 5.587% | $29.2054 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.49 | 8.124% | $260.0274 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.81 | $976.8880 | $976.89 | $976.95 | $976.80 | |