| 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 | $169.71 | 7.484% | $182.4111 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.58 | 6.870% | $179.0927 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.70 | 3.857% | $83.8126 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.91 | 12.775% | $183.7218 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.31 | 3.320% | $90.2087 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.63 | 5.544% | $132.5949 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.98 | 9.619% | $226.8894 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,078.7312 | $1,078.72 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.70 | |