| 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 | $161.97 | 6.449% | $172.4154 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.62 | 12.677% | $69.4316 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.86 | 8.619% | $239.8959 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.69 | 12.507% | $129.0343 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.52 | 4.697% | $142.9323 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.58 | 12.154% | $107.1968 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.27 | 8.405% | $40.4025 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.51 | $901.3088 | $901.31 | $901.35 | $901.20 | |