| 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 | 4.777% | $168.3766 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.38 | 7.756% | $218.0766 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 7.109% | $41.6118 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.60 | 5.682% | $198.2594 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.53 | 4.472% | $240.8393 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 9.195% | $87.3014 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.69 | 11.548% | $63.2366 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.70 | $1,017.7017 | $1,017.71 | $1,017.75 | $1,017.70 | |