| 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 | $160.94 | 11.468% | $179.3966 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.32 | 7.718% | $185.6197 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.31 | 9.200% | $214.3705 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.92 | 7.625% | $267.9002 | $267.90 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.90 | 9.821% | $71.2738 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.31 | 4.621% | $114.3612 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.78 | 10.139% | $96.68 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.48 | $1,129.6020 | $1,129.60 | $1,129.55 | $1,129.70 | |