| 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 | $163.79 | 4.838% | $171.7142 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.76 | 10.410% | $130.0188 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.57 | 11.405% | $161.0582 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.84 | 3.423% | $42.238 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.56 | 7.590% | $153.3803 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.29 | 6.751% | $176.4487 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.27 | 13.143% | $68.1913 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.08 | $903.0495 | $903.05 | $903.05 | $903.00 | |