| 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 | $118.34 | 9.750% | $129.8782 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.77 | 7.435% | $122.2288 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.46 | 13.454% | $177.5101 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.74 | 5.820% | $166.9205 | $166.92 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.68 | 5.338% | $146.0827 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.53 | 10.605% | $124.4638 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.96 | 9.566% | $241.0014 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.48 | $1,108.0855 | $1,108.08 | $1,108.10 | $1,108.10 | |