| 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 | $96.32 | 12.195% | $108.0662 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 11.378% | $79.9471 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.41 | 10.417% | $246.6826 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.86 | 9.372% | $161.7174 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.78 | 10.216% | $258.7651 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.42 | 12.724% | $80.5075 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 3.225% | $250.5477 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.29 | $1,186.2336 | $1,186.25 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.20 | |