| 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 | $144.37 | 10.185% | $159.0741 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.84 | 4.363% | $172.032 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.64 | 9.397% | $95.8755 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.90 | 10.746% | $180.4052 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.86 | 13.601% | $24.8332 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.60 | 6.164% | $7.0068 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.77 | 9.218% | $193.0647 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.98 | $832.2915 | $832.29 | $832.30 | $832.30 | |