| 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 | $170.87 | 6.332% | $181.6895 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.35 | 8.186% | $18.7703 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.65 | 13.333% | $280.6692 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 4.357% | $76.6085 | $76.61 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 5.218% | $167.223 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.87 | 13.822% | $121.6416 | $121.64 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.57 | 9.132% | $231.9819 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.65 | $1,078.5840 | $1,078.58 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.60 | |