| 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 | $168.83 | 7.574% | $181.6172 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.64 | 4.220% | $31.933 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.51 | 13.649% | $143.7773 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.55 | 12.533% | $43.3815 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.31 | 4.838% | $254.033 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.50 | 13.356% | $262.4191 | $262.42 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.25 | 3.478% | $121.328 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.59 | $1,038.4891 | $1,038.49 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.40 | |