| 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 | $160.42 | 7.170% | $171.9221 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 4.691% | $262.6488 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.66 | 13.309% | $235.2975 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 4.757% | $7.9825 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.39 | 11.138% | $241.6029 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 3.175% | $45.0049 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 8.634% | $22.509 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.31 | $986.9677 | $986.96 | $986.95 | $986.90 | |