| 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 | $160.69 | 8.537% | $174.4081 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.99 | 13.646% | $167.0483 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.71 | 3.521% | $106.3264 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.37 | 9.168% | $88.83 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.34 | 7.669% | $252.3115 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.87 | 8.762% | $18.3481 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.48 | 11.450% | $62.947 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.45 | $870.2194 | $870.23 | $870.25 | $870.00 | |