| 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 | $160.67 | 6.666% | $171.3803 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.88 | 9.426% | $79.7497 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 4.416% | $148.5944 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.73 | 9.107% | $202.6444 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.65 | 10.794% | $158.0476 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.82 | 6.461% | $219.118 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.86 | 6.140% | $203.6402 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.92 | $1,183.1746 | $1,183.17 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.00 | |