| 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 | $167.60 | 5.125% | $176.1895 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.26 | 11.646% | $185.6226 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.64 | 7.587% | $119.0343 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 4.323% | $10.0359 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.57 | 6.631% | $257.5885 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.54 | 10.609% | $199.6935 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.37 | 8.758% | $106.9852 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.60 | $1,055.1495 | $1,055.15 | $1,055.20 | $1,055.10 | |