| 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 | $156.92 | 8.125% | $169.6698 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.28 | 9.836% | $157.373 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.62 | 13.608% | $262.0028 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.85 | 6.455% | $208.4921 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.47 | 10.428% | $52.4202 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.81 | 9.648% | $160.9742 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.69 | 3.508% | $65.9242 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.64 | $1,076.8563 | $1,076.84 | $1,076.75 | $1,076.90 | |