| 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 | $203.34 | 6.289% | $216.1281 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.35 | 11.702% | $200.3375 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.84 | 8.735% | $107.4737 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.47 | 3.532% | $166.1378 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.65 | 4.807% | $17.4504 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 5.494% | $264.5579 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.57 | 9.536% | $184.6448 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.00 | $1,156.7302 | $1,156.73 | $1,156.75 | $1,156.70 | |