| 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 | $158.52 | 8.763% | $172.4111 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.70 | 9.295% | $176.73 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.42 | 12.344% | $62.261 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 5.312% | $236.3096 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.30 | 9.420% | $166.6467 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 4.178% | $98.4274 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.68 | 7.224% | $131.5424 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.49 | $1,044.3282 | $1,044.33 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.20 | |