| 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 | $171.36 | 9.835% | $188.2133 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.93 | 7.541% | $48.3182 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.52 | 3.551% | $141.3678 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.33 | 4.144% | $166.9741 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.86 | 11.168% | $245.5256 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.30 | 9.438% | $223.5818 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.79 | 9.716% | $26.1014 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.09 | $1,040.0822 | $1,040.08 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.10 | |