| 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 | $160.70 | 4.702% | $168.2561 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.34 | 12.750% | $141.3209 | $141.32 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.54 | 8.450% | $227.2461 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.40 | 13.116% | $122.6177 | $122.62 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.43 | 11.725% | $106.6192 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.78 | 10.272% | $41.6608 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.36 | 13.632% | $219.7188 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.55 | $1,027.4396 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.35 | $1,027.40 | |