| 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 | $160.90 | 7.170% | $172.4365 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.69 | 11.287% | $68.653 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 5.285% | $196.6303 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.29 | 8.104% | $51.1224 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.62 | 4.335% | $230.1839 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.75 | 6.468% | $137.0776 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.48 | 3.135% | $105.6927 | $105.69 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.49 | $961.7964 | $961.79 | $961.85 | $961.80 | |