| 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 | $155.67 | 9.246% | $170.0632 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.30 | 11.268% | $275.1658 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.62 | 5.216% | $41.6866 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 11.351% | $275.6717 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.89 | 8.732% | $96.6519 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.95 | 11.585% | $189.6387 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.90 | 11.792% | $163.1045 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.90 | $1,211.9824 | $1,211.98 | $1,211.95 | $1,212.10 | |