| 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 | $160.25 | 9.441% | $175.3792 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.77 | 11.320% | $184.5352 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.57 | 13.117% | $8.563 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.29 | 5.632% | $177.7681 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.53 | 9.187% | $192.7478 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.77 | 11.471% | $71.0851 | $71.09 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.38 | 9.538% | $180.0586 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.56 | $990.1370 | $990.15 | $990.15 | $990.20 | |