| 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 | $161.27 | 7.660% | $173.6233 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.48 | 8.466% | $95.9707 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.67 | 4.178% | $36.1185 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.58 | 9.697% | $142.1454 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.31 | 4.331% | $235.0682 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.56 | 8.655% | $117.9559 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.48 | 12.794% | $162.9648 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.35 | $963.8468 | $963.85 | $963.75 | $963.90 | |