| 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 | $156.56 | 9.293% | $171.1091 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.89 | 11.519% | $53.4064 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.36 | 10.809% | $5.9394 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.65 | 6.550% | $88.0636 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.63 | 4.594% | $229.7198 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.39 | 10.482% | $213.6611 | $213.66 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.47 | 6.257% | $254.4536 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.95 | $1,016.3530 | $1,016.35 | $1,016.30 | $1,016.40 | |