| 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 | $160.45 | 10.458% | $177.2299 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.56 | 11.190% | $18.4131 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.66 | 8.439% | $243.6191 | $243.62 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.36 | 10.519% | $196.0165 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.35 | 10.505% | $237.9725 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.53 | 13.738% | $56.3344 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.35 | 11.242% | $31.5371 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.26 | $961.1226 | $961.12 | $961.10 | $961.00 | |