| 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 | $158.98 | 7.429% | $170.7906 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.80 | 5.499% | $6.1189 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.84 | 10.150% | $115.4813 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.81 | 13.154% | $39.3889 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.54 | 4.267% | $238.2918 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 11.406% | $249.0593 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.89 | 3.318% | $254.0486 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.42 | $1,073.1794 | $1,073.18 | $1,073.20 | $1,073.20 | |