| 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 | 6.145% | $171.4242 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.85 | 10.804% | $136.1227 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.57 | 3.443% | $147.4787 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 3.366% | $220.0352 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.42 | 9.455% | $23.4453 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 8.857% | $158.376 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.88 | 12.521% | $242.9103 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.58 | $1,099.7924 | $1,099.80 | $1,099.80 | $1,099.70 | |