| 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 | $160.88 | 4.570% | $168.2322 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.96 | 7.123% | $116.7212 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.50 | 7.277% | $251.5646 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.26 | 5.598% | $225.1983 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.80 | 8.730% | $194.4092 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.35 | 7.684% | $117.7525 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.72 | 6.825% | $197.3271 | $197.33 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.47 | $1,271.2051 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.20 | |