| 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 | $163.50 | 4.735% | $171.2417 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.44 | 4.337% | $213.3066 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.80 | 8.494% | $82.2385 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.75 | 5.468% | $239.1487 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.81 | 5.546% | $8.2431 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.28 | 12.766% | $233.7414 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.51 | 5.195% | $12.1079 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.09 | $960.0279 | $960.03 | $960.05 | $959.80 | |