| 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 | $102.75 | 3.535% | $106.3822 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.60 | 3.156% | $165.6685 | $165.67 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.32 | 6.321% | $144.9368 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.56 | 5.466% | $161.9536 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.26 | 11.690% | $197.9817 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.33 | 8.525% | $37.2566 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.87 | 6.723% | $120.4583 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.69 | $934.6377 | $934.64 | $934.65 | $934.80 | |