| 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 | $161.50 | 6.158% | $171.4452 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.99 | 12.503% | $184.4937 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 12.391% | $278.3588 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.42 | 6.361% | $28.1006 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.38 | 10.270% | $46.7324 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.59 | 7.462% | $35.0219 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.48 | 13.407% | $242.1013 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.03 | $986.2539 | $986.25 | $986.25 | $986.20 | |