| 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 | $156.25 | 3.575% | $161.8359 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.53 | 3.423% | $184.6411 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.71 | 13.842% | $90.7435 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.83 | 8.660% | $81.3103 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.40 | 8.133% | $113.9722 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.48 | 9.249% | $228.8548 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.25 | 9.514% | $74.7433 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.45 | $936.1011 | $936.09 | $936.10 | $936.00 | |