| 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 | $161.90 | 5.752% | $171.2125 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.56 | 5.770% | $121.1701 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 4.787% | $172.6261 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.91 | 8.438% | $172.3188 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.45 | 7.472% | $244.4451 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.94 | 13.828% | $47.7395 | $47.74 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.72 | 6.711% | $122.4189 | $122.42 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.22 | $1,051.9310 | $1,051.94 | $1,051.90 | $1,051.80 | |