| 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 | $161.43 | 5.819% | $170.8236 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.80 | 4.682% | $120.1749 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.77 | 5.589% | $223.6058 | $223.61 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.30 | 3.336% | $241.0829 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.60 | 10.164% | $185.7365 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.90 | 7.344% | $216.7275 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.69 | 8.660% | $140.9212 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.49 | $1,299.0724 | $1,299.07 | $1,299.05 | $1,299.00 | |