| 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 | $168.76 | 8.578% | $183.2362 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.51 | 7.232% | $177.4797 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.90 | 7.831% | $211.2409 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.68 | 9.601% | $162.9548 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.68 | 9.105% | $85.8438 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.75 | 13.251% | $208.0987 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.47 | 5.570% | $150.4056 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.75 | $1,179.2597 | $1,179.26 | $1,179.30 | $1,179.20 | |