| 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 | $155.96 | 11.646% | $174.1231 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.66 | 5.261% | $87.0087 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.66 | 5.700% | $121.1956 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.79 | 12.471% | $124.6066 | $124.61 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.97 | 6.142% | $216.4978 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.47 | 3.501% | $101.9174 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.42 | 4.648% | $250.5482 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.93 | $1,075.8974 | $1,075.91 | $1,075.85 | $1,075.80 | |