| 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 | $160.48 | 7.428% | $172.4005 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.73 | 11.133% | $38.5965 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.81 | 8.457% | $251.4142 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 3.739% | $17.48 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.85 | 7.839% | $94.7366 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 3.289% | $37.7934 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.95 | 5.613% | $229.1274 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.26 | $841.5486 | $841.55 | $841.60 | $841.50 | |