| 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 | $163.81 | 4.315% | $170.8784 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.71 | 9.374% | $172.4937 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.42 | 11.180% | $276.1934 | $276.19 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.53 | 12.306% | $231.9456 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.72 | 12.286% | $27.7571 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.42 | 11.593% | $8.2802 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.88 | 7.186% | $47.0332 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.49 | $934.5816 | $934.58 | $934.65 | $934.60 | |