| 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 | $147.26 | 8.767% | $160.1703 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.64 | 10.387% | $172.9102 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.31 | 9.655% | $255.8361 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.41 | 13.206% | $134.0472 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.71 | 12.453% | $23.289 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.26 | 8.786% | $186.3069 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.83 | 4.393% | $105.2595 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.42 | $1,037.8192 | $1,037.83 | $1,037.80 | $1,037.80 | |