| 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 | $170.92 | 5.436% | $180.2112 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 10.113% | $8.1484 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.68 | 7.559% | $213.6982 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.62 | 12.719% | $266.7157 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.83 | 8.346% | $90.8265 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.93 | 10.760% | $79.6697 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.92 | 11.694% | $246.7544 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.30 | $1,086.0241 | $1,086.03 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | |