| 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 | $166.39 | 4.398% | $173.7078 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.94 | 7.605% | $58.0421 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.74 | 9.699% | $141.2265 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.65 | 12.672% | $246.3573 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.72 | 13.397% | $91.5341 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.41 | 3.198% | $161.412 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.75 | 3.622% | $111.6527 | $111.65 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.60 | $983.9325 | $983.93 | $983.95 | $983.90 | |