| 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 | $158.60 | 4.716% | $166.0796 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.29 | 6.806% | $231.0107 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.69 | 9.440% | $105.8175 | $105.82 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.82 | 8.359% | $39.8978 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.84 | 13.716% | $151.0603 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.51 | 9.278% | $201.6288 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.75 | 8.835% | $62.8522 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.50 | $958.3469 | $958.35 | $958.35 | $958.40 | |