| 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 | $162.85 | 5.385% | $171.6195 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.40 | 4.666% | $143.8111 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.61 | 12.789% | $187.9178 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.40 | 13.394% | $138.7943 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.34 | 9.642% | $29.9761 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.45 | 9.209% | $44.175 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.98 | 3.199% | $166.1298 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.03 | $882.4236 | $882.43 | $882.45 | $882.40 | |