| 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 | $161.80 | 5.735% | $171.0792 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.82 | 4.533% | $130.4781 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.43 | 7.536% | $124.1288 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.46 | 3.597% | $104.0735 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.38 | 9.326% | $96.6223 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.66 | 12.300% | $126.5172 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.65 | 12.450% | $242.4984 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.20 | $995.3975 | $995.40 | $995.40 | $995.40 | |