| 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 | $158.28 | 3.811% | $164.3121 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.31 | 6.477% | $198.3773 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.57 | 9.269% | $151.4141 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.73 | 8.327% | $108.0345 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.76 | 10.640% | $26.2881 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.33 | 6.680% | $236.1148 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.58 | 13.279% | $200.0281 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.56 | $1,084.5690 | $1,084.56 | $1,084.60 | $1,084.50 | |