| 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 | $159.96 | 6.472% | $170.3126 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.61 | 8.843% | $232.4995 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.44 | 7.142% | $43.3282 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.51 | 5.299% | $33.1797 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.91 | 4.375% | $103.2373 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.25 | 6.231% | $239.2853 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.41 | 6.686% | $214.8763 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.09 | $1,036.7189 | $1,036.73 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.70 | |