| 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 | $166.97 | 3.209% | $172.3281 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.25 | 9.443% | $117.3776 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.84 | 7.749% | $253.0378 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.54 | 5.314% | $195.3996 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.26 | 4.198% | $215.9608 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.87 | 10.423% | $85.9864 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.36 | 11.254% | $203.9953 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.09 | $1,244.0856 | $1,244.10 | $1,244.15 | $1,244.10 | |