| 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 | $160.37 | 11.768% | $179.2423 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.27 | 13.767% | $272.2103 | $272.21 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.62 | 5.201% | $110.0613 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.50 | 6.454% | $93.1473 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.27 | 5.505% | $20.3308 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.43 | 5.562% | $42.6787 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.95 | 3.606% | $165.7178 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.41 | $883.3885 | $883.39 | $883.40 | $883.30 | |