| 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 | $161.78 | 5.187% | $170.1715 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 13.432% | $167.2441 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.27 | 10.454% | $252.1333 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.74 | 7.805% | $165.7394 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.73 | 13.541% | $104.1512 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.40 | 4.110% | $248.1982 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.45 | 7.865% | $25.2943 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.81 | $1,132.9320 | $1,132.92 | $1,132.95 | $1,132.90 | |