| 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 | $157.55 | 8.396% | $170.7779 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.36 | 11.294% | $170.6805 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.64 | 11.710% | $250.9453 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.76 | 3.442% | $237.6683 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.94 | 10.655% | $20.9581 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.92 | 12.626% | $202.6367 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.57 | 3.587% | $46.1687 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.74 | $1,099.8355 | $1,099.85 | $1,099.85 | $1,099.90 | |