| 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 | $162.63 | 4.686% | $170.2508 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.81 | 7.468% | $46.0071 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.34 | 10.607% | $211.6354 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.58 | 8.636% | $237.4566 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.97 | 12.297% | $199.855 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.56 | 13.420% | $255.8302 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.83 | 4.327% | $237.6882 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.72 | $1,358.7233 | $1,358.74 | $1,358.75 | $1,358.80 | |