| 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 | $160.95 | 9.856% | $176.8132 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.67 | 11.790% | $108.0674 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.56 | 10.329% | $170.5245 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 9.162% | $142.7184 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.63 | 11.460% | $125.5374 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.59 | 11.799% | $47.6152 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.36 | 12.141% | $161.8867 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.50 | $933.1628 | $933.17 | $933.10 | $933.10 | |