| 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 | $208.87 | 9.296% | $228.2866 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.86 | 3.715% | $173.0588 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.44 | 3.449% | $142.1803 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.57 | 12.217% | $159.9878 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.74 | 4.591% | $178.5787 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.52 | 6.596% | $90.0949 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.37 | 3.625% | $100.8997 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.37 | $1,073.0868 | $1,073.09 | $1,073.15 | $1,073.20 | |