| 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 | $160.55 | 7.375% | $172.3906 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.92 | 12.175% | $161.4423 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.43 | 7.319% | $68.0724 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 12.104% | $112.5412 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.82 | 8.723% | $167.2377 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.47 | 12.325% | $126.3319 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.70 | 7.630% | $219.2423 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.28 | $1,027.2584 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.30 | $1,027.10 | |