| 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 | $160.38 | 10.542% | $177.2873 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 3.433% | $81.2983 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.64 | 4.309% | $218.6734 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.88 | 5.677% | $147.821 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 7.413% | $185.47 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.91 | 8.709% | $174.9237 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.41 | 6.720% | $175.4584 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.49 | $1,160.9321 | $1,160.93 | $1,160.85 | $1,161.00 | |