| 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 | $159.51 | 7.335% | $171.2101 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.73 | 11.517% | $188.1626 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.81 | 6.470% | $126.497 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.81 | 3.640% | $75.4603 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.43 | 12.433% | $128.6571 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.39 | 3.502% | $21.1041 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.49 | 11.655% | $169.1462 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.17 | $880.2374 | $880.24 | $880.20 | $880.30 | |