| 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 | $159.38 | 6.806% | $170.2274 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.60 | 7.651% | $261.1613 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.85 | 3.731% | $121.2097 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.62 | 9.846% | $183.0254 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.70 | 7.456% | $102.8354 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 6.824% | $186.8031 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.70 | 4.569% | $161.7682 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.72 | $1,187.0305 | $1,187.04 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.00 | |