| 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 | $146.78 | 9.845% | $161.2305 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.60 | 4.467% | $113.4512 | $113.45 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.31 | 3.656% | $96.7214 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.27 | 10.272% | $178.9384 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.68 | 3.481% | $170.4125 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.36 | 10.592% | $156.3329 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 4.562% | $34.8087 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.29 | $911.8956 | $911.89 | $911.90 | $911.80 | |