| 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 | $161.46 | 5.535% | $170.3968 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.41 | 8.624% | $161.2089 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.35 | 8.386% | $126.1071 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.51 | 8.768% | $44.0619 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.27 | 4.607% | $143.594 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.69 | 10.692% | $105.9212 | $105.92 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.71 | 5.799% | $250.4368 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.40 | $1,001.7267 | $1,001.73 | $1,001.70 | $1,001.70 | |