| 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 | $161.86 | 6.107% | $171.7448 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.70 | 5.200% | $241.6444 | $241.64 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 11.742% | $27.198 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.38 | 12.801% | $62.4692 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 5.150% | $242.7808 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.54 | 11.579% | $88.7499 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.85 | 6.572% | $43.5347 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.56 | $878.1218 | $878.11 | $878.15 | $878.00 | |