| 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 | $156.96 | 11.676% | $175.2866 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.51 | 8.473% | $174.11 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.51 | 8.383% | $229.2409 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.96 | 6.317% | $86.0742 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.59 | 4.344% | $102.8727 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.53 | 3.749% | $223.6102 | $223.61 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.44 | 4.477% | $68.3697 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.50 | $1,059.5643 | $1,059.56 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.60 | |