| 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 | $162.50 | 4.834% | $170.3553 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.63 | 4.179% | $136.089 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.26 | 12.165% | $35.0628 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.90 | 11.533% | $101.3835 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.90 | 6.120% | $262.0103 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.65 | 7.335% | $47.9251 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.57 | 9.243% | $147.0083 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.41 | $899.8343 | $899.84 | $899.85 | $899.90 | |