| 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 | $167.51 | 8.385% | $181.5557 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.84 | 9.318% | $96.0249 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.29 | 10.219% | $216.3489 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.93 | 5.105% | $76.6531 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.78 | 9.489% | $139.905 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.25 | 6.780% | $201.0134 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.83 | 12.567% | $129.2607 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.43 | $1,040.7617 | $1,040.76 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.80 | |