| 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 | $162.83 | 4.643% | $170.3902 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.71 | 11.570% | $160.3372 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.60 | 5.445% | $74.4442 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.95 | 13.160% | $19.1806 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.27 | 8.747% | $110.1281 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.27 | 3.485% | $244.504 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.63 | 12.498% | $95.2071 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.26 | $874.1914 | $874.19 | $874.25 | $874.10 | |