| 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 | $159.38 | 8.712% | $173.2652 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.74 | 12.658% | $208.1244 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.39 | 12.305% | $263.2317 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 4.212% | $7.7221 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.33 | 10.714% | $235.079 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.78 | 5.734% | $70.6092 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.51 | 12.607% | $168.3587 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.54 | $1,126.3903 | $1,126.39 | $1,126.35 | $1,126.40 | |