| 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 | $166.88 | 8.385% | $180.8729 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.94 | 6.468% | $232.0364 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.32 | 12.125% | $155.0913 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.71 | 6.600% | $80.7069 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.27 | 13.753% | $75.3841 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.34 | 10.467% | $125.2033 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.50 | 4.229% | $159.9915 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.96 | $1,009.2864 | $1,009.28 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.30 | |