| 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 | $114.26 | 5.105% | $120.093 | $120.09 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.25 | 10.534% | $136.2332 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.55 | 9.315% | $183.1573 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.49 | 4.479% | $84.0951 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 4.742% | $237.7539 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.30 | 6.407% | $242.9272 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.42 | 12.437% | $165.7546 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.26 | $1,170.0143 | $1,170.01 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.10 | |