| 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 | $163.96 | 4.450% | $171.2562 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.58 | 5.112% | $213.987 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.60 | 5.161% | $257.2238 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.42 | 12.474% | $47.7115 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.26 | 12.274% | $7.0284 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.73 | 5.773% | $107.6029 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.25 | 10.874% | $44.6268 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.80 | $849.4366 | $849.44 | $849.45 | $849.40 | |