| 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 | $161.26 | 6.261% | $171.3565 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 8.111% | $157.7988 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.83 | 13.198% | $56.4066 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.69 | 12.559% | $18.7861 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.87 | 8.526% | $194.1205 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.67 | 9.197% | $199.4702 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.53 | 7.161% | $162.3811 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.81 | $960.3198 | $960.33 | $960.30 | $960.40 | |