| 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 | $166.90 | 3.618% | $172.9384 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.35 | 9.284% | $183.9796 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.42 | 13.493% | $279.6695 | $279.67 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.45 | 5.447% | $166.0263 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.82 | 8.655% | $29.1413 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.34 | 10.368% | $72.1145 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.90 | 12.124% | $187.135 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.18 | $1,091.0046 | $1,091.01 | $1,091.05 | $1,090.90 | |