| 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 | $163.33 | 9.660% | $179.1077 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.33 | 5.304% | $185.6825 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.57 | 4.290% | $166.4156 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.89 | 8.571% | $167.0799 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.83 | 4.247% | $237.5059 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.59 | 10.333% | $134.1539 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.74 | 8.324% | $39.7982 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.28 | $1,109.7437 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.80 | |