| 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 | $160.48 | 8.476% | $174.0823 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.76 | 9.226% | $99.1335 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.77 | 6.485% | $236.1518 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 3.490% | $129.8386 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.90 | 12.626% | $199.2354 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.80 | 12.558% | $192.2491 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.89 | 9.244% | $146.2668 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.06 | $1,176.9575 | $1,176.96 | $1,177.00 | $1,176.90 | |