| 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 | $161.50 | 6.733% | $172.3738 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.83 | 10.232% | $13.0404 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 13.647% | $241.318 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.81 | 12.419% | $230.2454 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 3.459% | $238.3075 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.70 | 11.343% | $47.5435 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.95 | 5.155% | $36.7517 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.47 | $979.5803 | $979.58 | $979.55 | $979.50 | |