| 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 | $159.73 | 7.307% | $171.4015 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.51 | 3.234% | $54.2082 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.64 | 6.831% | $244.2584 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.25 | 9.715% | $186.7898 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.89 | 6.596% | $45.719 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.88 | 11.557% | $201.7843 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.67 | 3.278% | $158.7073 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.57 | $1,062.8685 | $1,062.87 | $1,062.85 | $1,062.90 | |