| 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 | $160.42 | 7.178% | $171.9349 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.32 | 5.137% | $187.4803 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.56 | 5.683% | $112.6158 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.91 | 13.323% | $261.6741 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.97 | 6.837% | $215.7787 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 6.138% | $79.3912 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.49 | 3.440% | $94.6373 | $94.64 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.47 | $1,123.5123 | $1,123.51 | $1,123.55 | $1,123.50 | |