| 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 | $159.99 | 8.451% | $173.5108 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.72 | 4.137% | $84.0594 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.70 | 8.145% | $220.2914 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.91 | 5.691% | $134.1324 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.53 | 7.630% | $83.4455 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.78 | 3.495% | $246.0904 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.97 | 13.843% | $27.2882 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.60 | $968.8181 | $968.82 | $968.85 | $968.80 | |