| 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 | $145.92 | 10.534% | $161.2912 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.69 | 4.837% | $164.2691 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.40 | 3.625% | $234.607 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.34 | 13.380% | $30.9981 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.81 | 6.571% | $111.6971 | $111.70 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.93 | 9.694% | $195.1785 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 10.695% | $87.7258 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.34 | $985.7668 | $985.78 | $985.80 | $985.80 | |