| 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 | $161.62 | 5.590% | $170.6546 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.74 | 11.269% | $41.9929 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.36 | 9.808% | $210.1286 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.89 | 8.126% | $142.6074 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 4.821% | $147.4307 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.38 | 7.402% | $61.6273 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.43 | 5.344% | $213.2479 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.07 | $987.6894 | $987.69 | $987.75 | $987.60 | |