| 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 | $166.80 | 5.319% | $175.6721 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.26 | 11.120% | $111.4089 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.81 | 6.632% | $253.5816 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.49 | 9.732% | $236.4615 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 3.820% | $8.97 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.67 | 10.767% | $242.2142 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.98 | 10.395% | $184.3376 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.65 | $1,212.6459 | $1,212.64 | $1,212.60 | $1,212.70 | |