| 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 | $156.44 | 12.735% | $176.3626 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.50 | 7.672% | $107.1336 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.83 | 4.436% | $186.7629 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.50 | 13.573% | $11.9252 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.49 | 4.212% | $251.6616 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.62 | 9.800% | $177.4588 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.31 | 10.797% | $168.7549 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.69 | $1,080.0596 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.20 | |