| 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 | $160.71 | 7.375% | $172.5624 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.83 | 10.463% | $210.7965 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.83 | 7.654% | $198.9769 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.48 | 12.702% | $167.3399 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.27 | 5.128% | $92.7965 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.65 | 11.418% | $264.7849 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.47 | 11.473% | $18.3596 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.24 | $1,125.6167 | $1,125.62 | $1,125.65 | $1,125.70 | |