| 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 | $158.86 | 4.545% | $166.0802 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.40 | 7.523% | $247.733 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.88 | 9.402% | $217.5787 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.54 | 9.650% | $131.0756 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.76 | 11.401% | $54.3191 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.27 | 13.717% | $117.4355 | $117.44 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.53 | 9.400% | $153.7398 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.24 | $1,087.9619 | $1,087.97 | $1,088.05 | $1,087.90 | |