| 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 | $158.50 | 6.806% | $169.2875 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.49 | 8.613% | $209.0692 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.28 | 4.323% | $180.7709 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.95 | 8.194% | $209.8423 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.82 | 8.839% | $33.5442 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 6.412% | $183.018 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.85 | 9.446% | $142.1156 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.88 | $1,127.6477 | $1,127.65 | $1,127.60 | $1,127.60 | |