| 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 | $165.74 | 6.327% | $176.2264 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.48 | 3.139% | $116.0107 | $116.01 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.39 | 8.524% | $230.4941 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.80 | 8.697% | $225.8724 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.70 | 8.470% | $238.3086 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.73 | 11.354% | $101.0315 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.35 | 9.489% | $85.7846 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.19 | $1,173.7283 | $1,173.72 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.70 | |