| 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 | $243.64 | 11.183% | $270.8863 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.78 | 3.606% | $170.722 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.28 | 8.666% | $122.0102 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.36 | 5.297% | $40.3919 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 11.592% | $258.0677 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.92 | 8.437% | $164.7375 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.83 | 13.301% | $229.8084 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.07 | $1,256.6240 | $1,256.63 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 | |