| 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 | $155.66 | 3.673% | $161.3774 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.27 | 5.651% | $244.3391 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.55 | 6.753% | $60.3688 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.59 | 4.561% | $8.9818 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.94 | 9.298% | $135.4639 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.70 | 11.253% | $205.4843 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.51 | 10.745% | $111.3098 | $111.31 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.22 | $927.3251 | $927.32 | $927.35 | $927.40 | |