| 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 | $160.84 | 7.441% | $172.8081 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 8.521% | $42.6705 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.60 | 11.583% | $25.2178 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 8.675% | $84.3861 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.38 | 7.809% | $37.0647 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.83 | 6.199% | $19.9973 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.72 | 13.363% | $14.4198 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $366.34 | $396.5643 | $396.57 | $396.50 | $396.60 | |