| 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 | $229.97 | 9.625% | $252.1046 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.54 | 12.436% | $226.6035 | $226.60 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.25 | 8.242% | $181.0347 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.56 | 11.497% | $51.913 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.52 | 10.105% | $110.6775 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.37 | 7.729% | $201.8518 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.69 | 5.789% | $159.4134 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.90 | $1,183.5985 | $1,183.58 | $1,183.60 | $1,183.60 | |