| 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 | $159.37 | 3.625% | $165.1472 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.67 | 9.719% | $140.0782 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.41 | 12.196% | $261.8767 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.89 | 11.757% | $130.6328 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.54 | 9.375% | $69.4969 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.40 | 10.671% | $28.1104 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.98 | 12.489% | $187.8341 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.26 | $983.1763 | $983.18 | $983.25 | $983.10 | |