| 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 | $160.70 | 3.845% | $166.8789 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.32 | 8.449% | $57.825 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.30 | 11.127% | $254.8142 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.81 | 5.868% | $23.0898 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.85 | 12.241% | $271.4549 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.54 | 8.146% | $88.1822 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.28 | 6.328% | $81.107 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.80 | $943.3520 | $943.35 | $943.40 | $943.40 | |