| 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 | $160.56 | 8.795% | $174.6813 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.81 | 10.385% | $264.7143 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.75 | 10.112% | $172.6006 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.44 | 12.344% | $252.1449 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.43 | 12.633% | $38.7795 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.33 | 9.727% | $53.0311 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.38 | 5.182% | $140.2918 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.70 | $1,096.2435 | $1,096.23 | $1,096.30 | $1,096.20 | |