| 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 | $151.86 | 6.429% | $161.6231 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.43 | 9.170% | $172.958 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.37 | 13.790% | $175.6576 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.64 | 12.737% | $86.4016 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.84 | 6.867% | $193.2583 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.30 | 3.739% | $97.8259 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.25 | 7.275% | $104.3249 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.69 | $992.0494 | $992.05 | $992.00 | $992.10 | |