| 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 | $159.99 | 9.209% | $174.7235 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.73 | 12.799% | $100.0866 | $100.09 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.68 | 3.620% | $224.5238 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.42 | 10.810% | $273.058 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.55 | 4.773% | $38.2945 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.32 | 4.367% | $80.6966 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.81 | 12.841% | $126.1675 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.50 | $1,017.5505 | $1,017.55 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.60 | |