| 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 | 4.605% | $168.1002 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.34 | 9.453% | $149.2282 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.31 | 10.445% | $6.9691 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.58 | 13.123% | $162.422 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.29 | 4.314% | $87.9263 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.39 | 12.226% | $220.4006 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.77 | 10.775% | $178.093 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.38 | $973.1394 | $973.14 | $973.15 | $973.10 | |