| 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 | $144.90 | 9.785% | $159.0785 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.26 | 6.525% | $46.0827 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.51 | 12.336% | $260.0691 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.75 | 12.507% | $66.0979 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.29 | 5.417% | $207.9772 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.47 | 3.582% | $161.0389 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.67 | 4.356% | $187.4964 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.85 | $1,087.8407 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.90 | $1,087.90 | |