| 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 | $162.40 | 8.600% | $176.3664 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.40 | 3.752% | $100.0169 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.99 | 3.666% | $31.0894 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 7.698% | $137.1319 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.64 | 12.133% | $112.8507 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 3.185% | $83.3838 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.67 | 12.873% | $210.7 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.24 | $851.5391 | $851.54 | $851.55 | $851.60 | |