| 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 | $160.50 | 7.442% | $172.4444 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.51 | 13.559% | $250.409 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.29 | 6.321% | $98.1237 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.99 | 3.636% | $148.1891 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.58 | 8.222% | $103.4386 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.84 | 11.554% | $253.0491 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.87 | 7.232% | $42.7534 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.58 | $1,068.4073 | $1,068.40 | $1,068.40 | $1,068.30 | |