| 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 | $160.61 | 6.614% | $171.2327 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.80 | 10.584% | $13.0489 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.79 | 5.144% | $204.81 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.38 | 7.796% | $67.2431 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.60 | 13.455% | $162.9214 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 4.364% | $138.3867 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.80 | 3.820% | $190.8212 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.58 | $948.4640 | $948.46 | $948.45 | $948.30 | |