| 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 | $160.28 | 7.182% | $171.7913 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.80 | 3.807% | $21.5919 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.97 | 10.327% | $199.6588 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.62 | 4.562% | $142.8526 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.59 | 5.207% | $144.7543 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.34 | 9.583% | $267.7551 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 5.243% | $241.6064 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.17 | $1,190.0104 | $1,190.01 | $1,190.00 | $1,190.20 | |