| 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 | $171.42 | 5.253% | $180.4247 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.52 | 4.185% | $220.3721 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.93 | 12.867% | $256.1291 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.58 | 12.219% | $130.8249 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.64 | 6.362% | $121.9334 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.66 | 12.610% | $90.8312 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.86 | 6.166% | $170.7786 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.61 | $1,171.2940 | $1,171.28 | $1,171.30 | $1,171.20 | |