| 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 | $147.76 | 11.716% | $165.0716 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.50 | 10.364% | $272.0473 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.54 | 8.862% | $240.0843 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.40 | 3.343% | $117.191 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.44 | 7.475% | $64.9579 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.49 | 12.171% | $162.0759 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.71 | 5.178% | $146.9442 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.84 | $1,168.3722 | $1,168.37 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.40 | |