| 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 | $170.73 | 8.830% | $185.8055 | $185.81 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.84 | 4.556% | $204.7625 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.38 | 6.449% | $160.078 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.56 | 13.106% | $84.3318 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.61 | 12.602% | $117.793 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.58 | 4.288% | $240.4673 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.35 | 3.193% | $55.0535 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.05 | $1,048.2916 | $1,048.29 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.40 | |