| 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 | $163.60 | 4.634% | $171.1812 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.25 | 7.677% | $266.2314 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.80 | 11.269% | $145.5399 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.97 | 9.443% | $189.3036 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.93 | 7.749% | $20.3969 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.78 | 4.832% | $7.1076 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.60 | 6.262% | $242.9149 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.93 | $1,042.6755 | $1,042.67 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.60 | |