| 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 | $160.60 | 7.438% | $172.5454 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.44 | 9.685% | $143.0731 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.98 | 6.575% | $205.6684 | $205.67 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.73 | 13.630% | $166.7293 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.31 | 13.450% | $44.5972 | $44.60 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.50 | 7.413% | $176.6944 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.42 | 6.591% | $143.2796 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.98 | $1,052.5874 | $1,052.59 | $1,052.60 | $1,052.60 | |