| 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 | $156.59 | 3.282% | $161.7293 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.37 | 5.454% | $209.1891 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.78 | 10.392% | $249.2431 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.85 | 13.430% | $75.828 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.34 | 9.160% | $209.9583 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.88 | 3.199% | $34.9638 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.47 | 12.215% | $20.7261 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.28 | $961.6377 | $961.64 | $961.70 | $961.60 | |