| 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 | $149.40 | 12.713% | $168.3932 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.60 | 3.161% | $186.3088 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.77 | 10.487% | $167.6861 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.53 | 9.219% | $40.9899 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 4.362% | $6.1052 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 7.459% | $231.7568 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.89 | 5.756% | $231.4893 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.71 | $1,032.7293 | $1,032.74 | $1,032.75 | $1,032.80 | |