| 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 | $163.25 | 7.251% | $175.0873 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.81 | 3.585% | $69.2051 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.61 | 5.799% | $250.331 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.31 | 9.849% | $158.5231 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.83 | 4.249% | $206.2358 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.89 | 13.773% | $94.3064 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 13.617% | $236.062 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.47 | $1,189.7507 | $1,189.76 | $1,189.75 | $1,189.70 | |