| 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 | $155.62 | 9.513% | $170.4241 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.71 | 13.120% | $33.608 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 5.453% | $145.1877 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.27 | 8.450% | $208.5168 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.41 | 5.314% | $76.2579 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.42 | 3.453% | $165.9593 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.38 | 6.850% | $209.832 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.49 | $1,009.7858 | $1,009.79 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 | |