| 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 | $160.85 | 6.363% | $171.0849 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.40 | 3.598% | $147.5236 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.30 | 9.216% | $141.2163 | $141.22 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.45 | 8.568% | $202.425 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.36 | 12.246% | $193.4672 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.26 | 7.300% | $60.367 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.37 | 10.472% | $103.1477 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.99 | $1,019.2317 | $1,019.24 | $1,019.20 | $1,019.20 | |