| 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 | $206.70 | 13.287% | $234.1642 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.26 | 5.635% | $166.1216 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.82 | 10.510% | $9.747 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.80 | 11.392% | $159.0678 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.78 | 4.203% | $101.8897 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.96 | 11.852% | $98.385 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.66 | 5.814% | $51.4891 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.98 | $820.8644 | $820.87 | $820.85 | $820.90 | |