| 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 | $159.29 | 7.628% | $171.4406 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.77 | 13.478% | $39.4563 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.98 | 6.383% | $37.2128 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.89 | 4.465% | $168.0737 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 13.580% | $194.0628 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.85 | 9.260% | $246.7637 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.55 | 11.356% | $57.404 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.19 | $914.4139 | $914.40 | $914.35 | $914.50 | |