| 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 | $163.91 | 4.375% | $171.0811 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.31 | 12.278% | $267.5697 | $267.57 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.68 | 12.851% | $9.7955 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.77 | 5.165% | $38.6692 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.35 | 8.853% | $244.2117 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.32 | 8.582% | $72.0116 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 12.848% | $280.5176 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.92 | $1,083.8564 | $1,083.86 | $1,083.80 | $1,083.90 | |