| 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 | $157.80 | 3.543% | $163.3909 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.75 | 5.735% | $211.2057 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.70 | 12.853% | $137.3421 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 10.425% | $259.4325 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 11.349% | $31.9238 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.50 | 5.244% | $117.3471 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.82 | 5.709% | $97.062 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.18 | $1,017.7041 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.60 | |