| 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 | $166.76 | 5.697% | $176.2603 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.59 | 12.582% | $140.2659 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.72 | 8.325% | $118.8542 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.47 | 10.601% | $241.63 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.82 | 6.300% | $35.9507 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.60 | 8.392% | $240.1967 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.83 | 13.850% | $30.546 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.79 | $983.7038 | $983.71 | $983.70 | $983.80 | |