| 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 | $161.88 | 4.495% | $169.1565 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.81 | 7.352% | $145.7948 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.26 | 8.573% | $111.0267 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.46 | 9.335% | $232.2931 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.39 | 3.240% | $121.1934 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.32 | 7.681% | $229.7051 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.74 | 5.687% | $72.6492 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.86 | $1,081.8188 | $1,081.82 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.80 | |