| 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 | $167.65 | 5.672% | $177.1591 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.68 | 5.685% | $126.4838 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.73 | 11.700% | $216.3964 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 9.852% | $20.3226 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 13.802% | $255.201 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.50 | 13.724% | $35.8231 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 12.562% | $209.703 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.61 | $1,041.0890 | $1,041.08 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.10 | |