| 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 | $160.92 | 3.508% | $166.5651 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.37 | 13.383% | $204.5089 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.78 | 8.838% | $44.3841 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.94 | 13.217% | $226.3661 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.83 | 12.502% | $143.8113 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.34 | 10.853% | $237.6023 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.47 | 6.213% | $48.2951 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.65 | $1,071.5329 | $1,071.54 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 | |