| 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 | $79.81 | 3.668% | $82.7374 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.88 | 9.602% | $173.0396 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.67 | 10.862% | $242.4219 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.36 | 10.724% | $199.7018 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.96 | 10.411% | $118.0956 | $118.10 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.90 | 12.219% | $159.2388 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.45 | 13.166% | $210.998 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.03 | $1,186.2331 | $1,186.24 | $1,186.25 | $1,186.10 | |