| 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 | $161.84 | 9.156% | $176.6581 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.75 | 3.751% | $249.7805 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.78 | 4.655% | $218.4987 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.98 | 12.695% | $220.8597 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 5.246% | $93.3532 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 7.274% | $84.3281 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.48 | 3.336% | $99.6986 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.14 | $1,143.1769 | $1,143.18 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.30 | |