| 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 | $160.59 | 7.545% | $172.7065 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.26 | 5.513% | $93.1258 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.78 | 3.874% | $160.7762 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.45 | 12.867% | $239.7859 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.96 | 4.833% | $9.393 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.52 | 5.560% | $182.1121 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.86 | 5.447% | $70.5019 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.42 | $928.4014 | $928.41 | $928.45 | $928.40 | |