| 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 | $162.75 | 5.368% | $171.4864 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.65 | 9.635% | $187.0921 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.62 | 11.112% | $135.1344 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.89 | 3.410% | $208.7744 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.58 | 13.187% | $83.283 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.46 | 13.484% | $258.1307 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 6.112% | $8.0645 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.55 | $1,051.9655 | $1,051.95 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | |