| 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 | $147.35 | 8.676% | $160.1341 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.92 | 7.480% | $89.1224 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.80 | 7.347% | $94.2507 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.50 | 4.368% | $216.5636 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.67 | 5.527% | $212.8163 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.36 | 11.237% | $270.7064 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.49 | 10.677% | $9.3965 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.09 | $1,052.9900 | $1,052.99 | $1,052.95 | $1,053.00 | |