| 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 | $162.94 | 5.781% | $172.3596 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.77 | 6.725% | $36.041 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.92 | 7.269% | $243.4148 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.82 | 12.424% | $68.3763 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.56 | 12.107% | $121.7034 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.28 | 8.564% | $231.5453 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.61 | 9.191% | $67.2726 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.90 | $940.7130 | $940.71 | $940.70 | $940.70 | |