| 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 | $161.77 | 10.705% | $179.0875 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.40 | 5.628% | $200.0594 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.78 | 12.127% | $207.1883 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.29 | 12.793% | $88.3056 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.94 | 13.856% | $251.5534 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.39 | 11.782% | $127.8674 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.91 | 4.284% | $60.3909 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.48 | $1,114.4525 | $1,114.46 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.60 | |