| 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 | $160.86 | 7.462% | $172.8634 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.69 | 5.565% | $132.6846 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.63 | 5.279% | $178.5848 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 8.674% | $42.6763 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 9.526% | $274.8117 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.84 | 4.812% | $173.8202 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.46 | 11.112% | $68.2894 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.66 | $1,043.7304 | $1,043.72 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.80 | |