| 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 | $156.42 | 3.704% | $162.2138 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.30 | 7.439% | $172.2247 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.44 | 4.157% | $91.0749 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.83 | 7.315% | $184.3994 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 7.834% | $184.256 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.60 | 8.557% | $168.9147 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.36 | 7.421% | $138.9598 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.82 | $1,102.0433 | $1,102.03 | $1,101.95 | $1,102.10 | |