| 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 | $160.86 | 6.285% | $170.9701 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.79 | 8.133% | $156.5658 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.72 | 13.797% | $73.6494 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.55 | 5.329% | $78.5228 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.69 | 3.843% | $36.0231 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.58 | 7.618% | $243.8409 | $243.84 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 11.301% | $278.9426 | $278.94 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.81 | $1,038.5147 | $1,038.51 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.40 | |