| 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 | $170.61 | 6.333% | $181.4147 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.33 | 6.228% | $227.6785 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.92 | 12.184% | $224.2783 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.64 | 8.729% | $76.8062 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.99 | 8.123% | $58.3756 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.64 | 13.378% | $99.3645 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.87 | 3.188% | $168.0623 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.00 | $1,035.9801 | $1,035.98 | $1,036.00 | $1,036.10 | |