| 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 | $158.51 | 7.531% | $170.4474 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.60 | 11.143% | $144.0413 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.44 | 8.436% | $220.6022 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 4.580% | $205.7193 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.36 | 7.493% | $212.1482 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.75 | 5.143% | $85.9544 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.80 | 3.496% | $222.3094 | $222.31 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.17 | $1,261.2222 | $1,261.22 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.10 | |