| 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 | $156.63 | 3.283% | $161.7722 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.39 | 7.261% | $142.0028 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.36 | 7.290% | $115.1865 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.98 | 10.190% | $70.4996 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.73 | 3.773% | $120.0965 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.54 | 7.333% | $85.3727 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.77 | 12.554% | $196.7106 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.40 | $891.6409 | $891.64 | $891.60 | $891.70 | |