| 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 | $162.79 | 8.201% | $176.1404 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.89 | 6.595% | $201.3473 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.28 | 13.375% | $166.9787 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.55 | 8.648% | $204.8558 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.33 | 8.476% | $35.0703 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.29 | 7.719% | $5.6983 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.98 | 7.278% | $216.6801 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.11 | $1,006.7709 | $1,006.78 | $1,006.80 | $1,006.80 | |