| 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 | $160.55 | 6.752% | $171.3903 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.46 | 7.624% | $13.41 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.88 | 9.606% | $26.1739 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.87 | 3.874% | $37.2596 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.32 | 9.616% | $46.3895 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.98 | 11.352% | $35.6104 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.61 | 7.146% | $108.8711 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.67 | $439.1048 | $439.10 | $439.05 | $439.20 | |