| 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 | $162.34 | 8.487% | $176.1178 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.69 | 3.685% | $173.8694 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.33 | 3.722% | $108.2132 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.64 | 8.655% | $80.0135 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.78 | 5.874% | $124.6984 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.28 | 10.496% | $159.4236 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 4.522% | $246.2643 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.67 | $1,068.6002 | $1,068.59 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.60 | |