| 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 | $161.87 | 6.251% | $171.9885 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.52 | 9.854% | $91.7501 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.94 | 11.509% | $101.4063 | $101.41 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.29 | 11.266% | $269.5864 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.79 | 8.381% | $185.1039 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.50 | 4.290% | $77.6961 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.88 | 3.340% | $48.4458 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.79 | $945.9771 | $945.99 | $946.00 | $946.00 | |