| 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 | $151.51 | 7.163% | $162.3627 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.72 | 7.319% | $178.9222 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.81 | 7.429% | $194.2424 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.44 | 6.406% | $10.0447 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.85 | 12.612% | $229.5596 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 12.792% | $87.3574 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.36 | 9.180% | $196.917 | $196.92 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.14 | $1,059.4060 | $1,059.40 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.40 | |