| 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 | $164.84 | 4.639% | $172.4869 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.77 | 4.469% | $241.0831 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.83 | 7.713% | $214.1658 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 8.709% | $224.8972 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 7.583% | $54.6091 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.96 | 7.584% | $9.6395 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.73 | 6.360% | $162.4436 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.77 | $1,079.3252 | $1,079.33 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.30 | |