| 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 | $142.41 | 10.285% | $157.0569 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.38 | 8.591% | $86.1995 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.71 | 9.517% | $86.2008 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.31 | 8.189% | $184.2567 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 3.278% | $183.2152 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.81 | 13.705% | $199.9048 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.61 | 6.191% | $182.2344 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.63 | $1,079.0683 | $1,079.07 | $1,079.05 | $1,079.10 | |