| 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 | $161.27 | 7.194% | $172.8718 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.84 | 7.323% | $145.7876 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.43 | 8.239% | $261.3214 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.81 | 7.350% | $113.587 | $113.59 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.49 | 3.854% | $138.6347 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.86 | 3.204% | $17.4002 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.78 | 7.523% | $19.1176 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.48 | $868.7203 | $868.72 | $868.70 | $868.70 | |