| 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 | $159.87 | 7.142% | $171.2879 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.68 | 5.805% | $106.5245 | $106.52 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.28 | 12.820% | $159.3921 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.79 | 8.422% | $188.4266 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.72 | 4.838% | $94.0607 | $94.06 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.86 | 9.843% | $145.9374 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 6.577% | $262.7016 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.69 | $1,128.3308 | $1,128.33 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.30 | |