| 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 | $167.30 | 5.250% | $176.0833 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.76 | 6.577% | $264.0552 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.47 | 13.571% | $151.5832 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.89 | 10.180% | $234.5622 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.65 | 12.260% | $124.2157 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.66 | 10.330% | $256.6938 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.39 | 5.613% | $104.9688 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.12 | $1,312.1622 | $1,312.16 | $1,312.15 | $1,312.30 | |