| 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 | $151.28 | 11.350% | $168.4503 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.94 | 11.494% | $98.0478 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.67 | 4.361% | $186.4618 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.71 | 6.813% | $10.3715 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.72 | 6.549% | $93.4648 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.41 | 9.644% | $30.0534 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.99 | 10.777% | $101.9038 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.72 | $688.7534 | $688.74 | $688.70 | $688.90 | |