| 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 | $160.98 | 7.303% | $172.7364 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.64 | 11.694% | $19.7028 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.61 | 13.489% | $110.7766 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.62 | 12.687% | $261.0056 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.94 | 9.426% | $185.9585 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 9.138% | $39.8135 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.71 | 4.823% | $124.4354 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.98 | $914.4288 | $914.44 | $914.45 | $914.40 | |