| 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 | $157.64 | 7.322% | $169.1824 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.92 | 4.503% | $57.393 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.80 | 13.134% | $250.9312 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.28 | 10.863% | $39.1125 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.61 | 9.384% | $230.3736 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.74 | 13.425% | $216.3468 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.97 | 13.660% | $24.9711 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.96 | $988.3106 | $988.30 | $988.30 | $988.30 | |