| 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 | $161.96 | 5.482% | $170.8386 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.98 | 12.298% | $143.719 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.89 | 11.785% | $278.2217 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.65 | 9.827% | $167.6509 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.62 | 6.677% | $217.2157 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.90 | 4.741% | $109.8733 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.56 | 5.250% | $246.8744 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.56 | $1,334.3936 | $1,334.39 | $1,334.30 | $1,334.40 | |