| 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 | $162.34 | 7.850% | $175.0837 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.88 | 12.415% | $146.0046 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.88 | 6.180% | $261.0754 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.56 | 9.743% | $78.5321 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.87 | 12.135% | $113.1106 | $113.11 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.29 | 5.872% | $97.7093 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.72 | 11.309% | $197.8184 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.54 | $1,069.3341 | $1,069.33 | $1,069.35 | $1,069.30 | |