| 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 | $170.50 | 4.455% | $178.0958 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.29 | 9.747% | $67.2639 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.25 | 5.708% | $261.363 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.94 | 12.236% | $82.9873 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.80 | 4.551% | $37.4293 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.30 | 5.433% | $24.5659 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.92 | 5.655% | $249.2613 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.00 | $900.9665 | $900.97 | $900.95 | $901.10 | |