| 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 | $170.42 | 3.870% | $177.0153 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.26 | 8.547% | $260.795 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.46 | 3.649% | $212.9572 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.44 | 3.613% | $134.1167 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.83 | 9.495% | $97.2644 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.77 | 3.793% | $29.8612 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.51 | 4.773% | $170.2666 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.69 | $1,082.2764 | $1,082.29 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.40 | |