| 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 | $163.98 | 4.432% | $171.2476 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 8.474% | $39.6039 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 9.703% | $219.8229 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.62 | 12.531% | $243.7647 | $243.76 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.51 | 7.665% | $157.74 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.36 | 7.118% | $94.6495 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.36 | 11.555% | $66.219 | $66.22 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.72 | $993.0476 | $993.04 | $993.00 | $992.90 | |