| 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 | $162.74 | 7.141% | $174.3613 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.26 | 12.727% | $162.62 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.78 | 11.846% | $218.9721 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.68 | 8.395% | $60.3543 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.55 | 10.128% | $112.9363 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.28 | 7.822% | $172.8171 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.87 | 8.472% | $159.3128 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.16 | $1,061.3739 | $1,061.37 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.40 | |