| 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 | $164.57 | 3.717% | $170.6871 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 6.765% | $39.3536 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.86 | 3.738% | $238.4522 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.48 | 10.648% | $47.0033 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.90 | 11.469% | $199.418 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.32 | 11.309% | $10.374 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.77 | 10.384% | $191.8143 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.76 | $897.1025 | $897.09 | $897.05 | $897.20 | |