| 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 | $156.27 | 9.572% | $171.2282 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.85 | 4.674% | $171.5083 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.68 | 7.732% | $135.3976 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.65 | 12.122% | $117.3357 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.84 | 8.439% | $69.2275 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.96 | 9.590% | $182.9715 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 13.396% | $272.4452 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.51 | $1,120.1140 | $1,120.13 | $1,120.15 | $1,120.00 | |