| 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 | $162.96 | 4.558% | $170.3877 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.99 | 9.774% | $159.1613 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 6.312% | $145.2966 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.36 | 10.231% | $261.6443 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.40 | 7.290% | $27.2517 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.54 | 6.397% | $221.8803 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.54 | 12.143% | $210.313 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.46 | $1,195.9349 | $1,195.93 | $1,195.95 | $1,196.00 | |