| 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 | $157.96 | 8.487% | $171.3661 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.39 | 12.619% | $158.1058 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.86 | 12.311% | $212.1106 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.31 | 11.339% | $186.2813 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 6.367% | $175.8459 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.39 | 13.171% | $257.3395 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.40 | 8.155% | $89.1197 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.63 | $1,250.1689 | $1,250.18 | $1,250.15 | $1,250.10 | |