| 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 | $160.35 | 7.180% | $171.8631 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.96 | 6.461% | $183.0703 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.82 | 12.314% | $214.3176 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.97 | 11.125% | $87.7554 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.67 | 6.739% | $198.1823 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.85 | 10.150% | $91.2593 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.59 | 12.390% | $60.2298 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.21 | $1,006.6778 | $1,006.68 | $1,006.65 | $1,006.80 | |