| 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 | $156.30 | 6.856% | $167.0159 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.70 | 6.379% | $173.0786 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.59 | 12.500% | $240.2888 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.50 | 4.303% | $104.8245 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.87 | 12.494% | $232.7163 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.80 | 12.755% | $232.0498 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.56 | 9.225% | $258.3827 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.32 | $1,408.3566 | $1,408.36 | $1,408.35 | $1,408.30 | |