| 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 | $164.45 | 3.554% | $170.2946 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 8.209% | $33.1877 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.35 | 9.107% | $96.396 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.79 | 10.853% | $218.1476 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.90 | 12.354% | $276.2785 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.80 | 13.208% | $251.0953 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.89 | 6.823% | $242.3707 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.85 | $1,287.7704 | $1,287.78 | $1,287.80 | $1,287.80 | |