| 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 | $170.84 | 5.179% | $179.6878 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.70 | 7.636% | $40.5788 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.29 | 9.872% | $264.0114 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.58 | 3.295% | $236.1117 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.94 | 8.152% | $242.1956 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.36 | 10.607% | $101.0506 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.32 | 4.783% | $165.8924 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.03 | $1,229.5283 | $1,229.53 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.60 | |