| 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 | $159.39 | 4.640% | $166.7857 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.61 | 9.612% | $271.4103 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.47 | 7.215% | $148.4606 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.42 | 9.589% | $7.0356 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.69 | 10.203% | $172.6771 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.62 | 11.482% | $119.9769 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.63 | 12.721% | $154.0107 | $154.01 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.83 | $1,040.3569 | $1,040.37 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |