| 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 | $160.78 | 6.194% | $170.7387 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.68 | 11.584% | $87.7943 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.51 | 4.610% | $219.1684 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 8.464% | $42.2576 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.44 | 8.738% | $244.0516 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 7.139% | $6.2783 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.99 | 13.563% | $198.7239 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.22 | $969.0128 | $969.01 | $969.00 | $969.10 | |