| 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 | $156.50 | 7.399% | $168.0794 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.62 | 8.580% | $36.5046 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.56 | 10.745% | $204.391 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.53 | 3.567% | $186.9695 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.67 | 13.492% | $156.2444 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.93 | 5.776% | $89.8356 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.74 | 3.721% | $248.6607 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.55 | $1,090.6852 | $1,090.68 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.70 | |