| 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 | $161.53 | 6.694% | $172.3428 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.97 | 9.135% | $231.3335 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 13.799% | $284.4861 | $284.49 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.77 | 11.722% | $270.1103 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.78 | 8.162% | $92.7814 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.43 | 8.338% | $63.3019 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.71 | 8.712% | $33.3855 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.18 | $1,147.7415 | $1,147.74 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.70 | |