| 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 | $147.38 | 9.367% | $161.1851 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.57 | 4.577% | $231.7113 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.37 | 13.575% | $91.2802 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.94 | 3.601% | $237.1841 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.54 | 5.807% | $46.0684 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.35 | 5.511% | $238.8241 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.93 | 3.776% | $177.3843 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.08 | $1,183.6375 | $1,183.63 | $1,183.65 | $1,183.70 | |