| 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 | $160.31 | 7.175% | $171.8122 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.77 | 8.759% | $190.0781 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.30 | 9.622% | $75.968 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.42 | 4.524% | $76.7415 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.93 | 9.329% | $125.6518 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.50 | 5.805% | $257.6352 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.91 | 7.343% | $171.6522 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.14 | $1,069.5390 | $1,069.54 | $1,069.55 | $1,069.60 | |