| 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 | $160.80 | 7.209% | $172.3921 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.68 | 9.109% | $203.6847 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.49 | 3.739% | $144.7055 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.96 | 11.158% | $16.6292 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.56 | 10.513% | $29.3523 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.27 | 9.632% | $254.6422 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.28 | 8.478% | $237.8706 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.04 | $1,059.2766 | $1,059.27 | $1,059.30 | $1,059.30 | |