| 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 | $170.73 | 4.326% | $178.1158 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.55 | 5.343% | $199.6777 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.53 | 4.796% | $52.9534 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.34 | 13.441% | $159.2031 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.37 | 11.788% | $258.6439 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.46 | 8.868% | $7.0329 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.95 | 10.715% | $224.6961 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.93 | $1,080.3229 | $1,080.32 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.30 | |