| 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 | $160.57 | 7.402% | $172.4554 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 4.182% | $8.6992 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.54 | 4.281% | $177.8408 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.72 | 3.357% | $14.1806 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.52 | 4.788% | $152.4875 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.40 | 10.598% | $198.4128 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 11.459% | $240.3056 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.70 | $964.3819 | $964.39 | $964.40 | $964.40 | |