| 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 | $160.62 | 4.373% | $167.6439 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 9.600% | $174.1325 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.36 | 11.374% | $147.4146 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.51 | 12.168% | $145.2688 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.28 | 12.477% | $106.0433 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.48 | 13.505% | $90.2138 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.93 | 6.705% | $6.3276 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.06 | $837.0445 | $837.03 | $837.05 | $836.90 | |