| 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 | $160.59 | 7.354% | $172.3998 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.98 | 8.549% | $30.372 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.68 | 12.210% | $75.9437 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.92 | 11.737% | $142.934 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 7.351% | $249.6984 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.58 | 8.315% | $234.5886 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 4.313% | $226.0358 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.04 | $1,131.9723 | $1,131.97 | $1,132.00 | $1,131.90 | |