| 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 | $176.84 | 6.400% | $188.1578 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.38 | 12.249% | $83.4908 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.61 | 8.596% | $168.9862 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.69 | 8.244% | $241.0486 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.97 | 4.845% | $134.1701 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 10.113% | $144.7986 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.32 | 6.565% | $60.0174 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.31 | $1,020.6695 | $1,020.68 | $1,020.65 | $1,020.70 | |