| 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 | $161.30 | 7.215% | $172.9378 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.69 | 7.290% | $133.7799 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.45 | 6.356% | $150.4406 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 9.784% | $144.2123 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.36 | 3.834% | $106.2845 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.97 | 11.352% | $194.8326 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.80 | 11.701% | $10.9467 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.93 | $913.4344 | $913.43 | $913.50 | $913.30 | |