| 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 | $146.30 | 10.575% | $161.7712 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.77 | 11.439% | $149.072 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.64 | 7.572% | $112.5633 | $112.56 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 9.109% | $241.6001 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.58 | 5.849% | $216.5459 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.33 | 11.305% | $91.6374 | $91.64 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.65 | 9.484% | $69.6866 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.70 | $1,042.8765 | $1,042.88 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |