| 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 | $161.47 | 7.682% | $173.8741 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.58 | 9.870% | $185.2188 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 8.163% | $182.6116 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.56 | 7.374% | $9.1912 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.43 | 3.468% | $60.4564 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.62 | 11.169% | $84.066 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.70 | 7.500% | $260.9025 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.19 | $956.3206 | $956.32 | $956.25 | $956.40 | |