| 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 | $159.57 | 8.667% | $173.3999 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.71 | 7.785% | $212.0239 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.76 | 11.693% | $184.0254 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.60 | 7.516% | $176.9713 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.60 | 10.309% | $215.7644 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.52 | 8.460% | $99.2626 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 5.171% | $246.5313 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.17 | $1,307.9788 | $1,307.97 | $1,307.95 | $1,308.00 | |