| 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 | $161.70 | 4.348% | $168.7307 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.51 | 7.296% | $132.5213 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 9.464% | $63.2592 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.84 | 10.839% | $235.9097 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.76 | 5.392% | $55.6048 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.84 | 9.464% | $95.0585 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.97 | 3.737% | $227.1529 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.41 | $978.2371 | $978.23 | $978.20 | $978.30 | |