| 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 | $166.70 | 5.836% | $176.4286 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.81 | 8.306% | $173.0838 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.50 | 11.594% | $105.4563 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.93 | 8.706% | $11.8816 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.99 | 13.363% | $245.9864 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 12.782% | $89.0301 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.69 | 12.564% | $282.1867 | $282.19 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.56 | $1,084.0535 | $1,084.06 | $1,084.15 | $1,084.10 | |