| 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 | $167.50 | 5.290% | $176.3608 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.92 | 12.842% | $71.0002 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.46 | 12.476% | $252.4636 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.65 | 3.724% | $160.4092 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.91 | 13.677% | $84.0187 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.44 | 12.869% | $205.9182 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.98 | 5.442% | $149.7066 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.86 | $1,099.8773 | $1,099.88 | $1,099.80 | $1,099.90 | |