| 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 | $161.60 | 7.232% | $173.2869 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.28 | 13.635% | $154.8618 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.62 | 4.488% | $21.5454 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.42 | 10.222% | $42.3473 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.59 | 4.311% | $229.0565 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.28 | 3.704% | $69.7721 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.31 | 9.479% | $189.7381 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.10 | $880.6081 | $880.62 | $880.60 | $880.60 | |