| 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 | $162.84 | 3.323% | $168.2512 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.77 | 6.857% | $110.8855 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.28 | 6.580% | $29.075 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.99 | 9.372% | $269.0442 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.38 | 13.229% | $91.0135 | $91.01 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.57 | 4.549% | $180.4202 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.92 | 3.189% | $137.1588 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.75 | $985.8484 | $985.85 | $985.85 | $985.90 | |