| 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 | $163.56 | 10.295% | $180.3985 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.50 | 3.580% | $151.7447 | $151.74 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.77 | 11.432% | $57.6883 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.92 | 3.689% | $171.0039 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.42 | 3.472% | $237.3855 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.60 | 5.857% | $87.4379 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.54 | 6.551% | $102.8643 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.31 | $988.5231 | $988.52 | $988.55 | $988.50 | |