| 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 | $157.69 | 8.587% | $171.2308 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.46 | 4.403% | $242.6952 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.93 | 11.463% | $236.2235 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.32 | 12.661% | $33.0322 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.37 | 12.219% | $80.0907 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.74 | 13.662% | $159.9679 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.81 | 10.115% | $81.2759 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.32 | $1,004.5162 | $1,004.52 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.50 | |