| 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 | $162.82 | 5.172% | $171.2411 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.58 | 10.466% | $175.177 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.36 | 13.235% | $8.3341 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 8.417% | $151.5128 | $151.51 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.95 | 8.766% | $114.1499 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 6.472% | $210.378 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.29 | 13.353% | $87.6105 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.34 | $918.4034 | $918.40 | $918.45 | $918.30 | |