| 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 | $169.40 | 4.626% | $177.2364 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.75 | 9.155% | $173.2836 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.58 | 6.314% | $261.0859 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.54 | 13.648% | $190.4059 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.26 | 13.116% | $10.4745 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.71 | 12.117% | $111.7919 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.95 | 11.827% | $36.847 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.19 | $961.1252 | $961.13 | $961.15 | $961.10 | |