| 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 | $159.60 | 7.256% | $171.1806 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.54 | 6.437% | $114.4623 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.94 | 4.614% | $129.6586 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 5.175% | $18.7212 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.89 | 10.762% | $222.5098 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.83 | 8.581% | $263.6672 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 3.506% | $247.2137 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.44 | $1,167.4134 | $1,167.41 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.50 | |