| 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 | $161.65 | 5.403% | $170.3839 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.73 | 5.451% | $50.3318 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.27 | 8.729% | $237.3228 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.38 | 8.626% | $124.2464 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.28 | 11.291% | $208.4258 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.38 | 3.399% | $179.2732 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.91 | 9.765% | $114.0568 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.60 | $1,084.0407 | $1,084.04 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.00 | |