| 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 | $161.40 | 6.416% | $171.7554 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 8.587% | $42.6964 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.93 | 7.524% | $75.1915 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.35 | 9.467% | $160.205 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.30 | 13.221% | $129.4116 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.45 | 3.345% | $226.7906 | $226.79 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 8.612% | $198.4233 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.44 | $1,004.4738 | $1,004.48 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.50 | |