| 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 | $151.70 | 12.864% | $171.2147 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.49 | 4.234% | $240.2489 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.95 | 5.233% | $106.2327 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.88 | 12.744% | $12.2665 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.61 | 12.776% | $166.4687 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.86 | 4.439% | $108.4703 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.62 | 3.469% | $239.6549 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.11 | $1,044.5567 | $1,044.55 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.60 | |