| 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 | $160.82 | 8.296% | $174.1616 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.77 | 7.750% | $132.2847 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.94 | 7.833% | $115.3166 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.43 | 12.820% | $171.9715 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.87 | 3.495% | $213.0652 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 3.271% | $46.916 | $46.92 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.98 | 13.233% | $82.6374 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.24 | $936.3530 | $936.36 | $936.30 | $936.40 | |