| 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 | $164.57 | 4.397% | $171.8061 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.76 | 12.651% | $157.441 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.40 | 10.304% | $108.5391 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.35 | 11.625% | $62.9007 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.77 | 5.589% | $123.2963 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.58 | 3.582% | $228.4812 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.27 | 8.211% | $189.6614 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.70 | $1,042.1258 | $1,042.13 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.10 | |