| 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 | $158.97 | 7.836% | $171.4269 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.67 | 5.372% | $39.6936 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.30 | 12.367% | $157.6509 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.54 | 5.311% | $212.2438 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 9.378% | $248.2334 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.52 | 5.553% | $91.3245 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.94 | 5.488% | $207.7481 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.89 | $1,128.3212 | $1,128.31 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.20 | |