| 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 | $168.57 | 6.445% | $179.4343 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 8.107% | $178.2684 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.61 | 4.197% | $101.7067 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.67 | 13.518% | $197.1467 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 11.504% | $42.2935 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.67 | 5.631% | $116.9018 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.39 | 13.452% | $268.1892 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.74 | $1,083.9406 | $1,083.94 | $1,083.95 | $1,083.90 | |