| 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 | $160.89 | 8.344% | $174.3147 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.35 | 3.160% | $62.2571 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.83 | 13.666% | $162.3491 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.94 | 11.618% | $81.4142 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.29 | 7.135% | $229.5796 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.67 | 10.653% | $173.3601 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.86 | 7.146% | $148.7829 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.83 | $1,032.0577 | $1,032.05 | $1,032.05 | $1,032.10 | |