| 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 | $165.86 | 6.310% | $176.3258 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.86 | 13.781% | $8.9432 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.41 | 6.373% | $246.1578 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.73 | 9.824% | $186.4043 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 7.450% | $260.6737 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.52 | 10.191% | $265.0314 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.85 | 12.160% | $164.707 | $164.71 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.83 | $1,308.2432 | $1,308.24 | $1,308.25 | $1,308.20 | |