| 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 | $160.26 | 6.305% | $170.3644 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.35 | 11.698% | $147.8323 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.79 | 8.754% | $231.4176 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.48 | 7.753% | $42.5409 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.86 | 13.205% | $159.4606 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.98 | 13.595% | $189.6809 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.88 | 4.752% | $99.3887 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.60 | $1,040.6854 | $1,040.68 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.70 | |