| 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 | $160.83 | 6.375% | $171.0829 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.78 | 12.500% | $188.7525 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.81 | 3.510% | $144.7173 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.83 | 10.197% | $242.2461 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.65 | 10.504% | $263.7178 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.96 | 5.745% | $214.6201 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.57 | 4.158% | $213.076 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,334.43 | $1,438.2127 | $1,438.22 | $1,438.20 | $1,438.20 | |