| 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 | $160.41 | 7.430% | $172.3285 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.48 | 3.277% | $108.9366 | $108.94 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.36 | 7.251% | $196.6554 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 7.870% | $194.6946 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.66 | 4.806% | $97.1132 | $97.11 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.32 | 12.655% | $265.0997 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.80 | 7.191% | $246.3249 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.52 | $1,281.1529 | $1,281.15 | $1,281.15 | $1,281.10 | |