| 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 | $230.55 | 10.235% | $254.1468 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.66 | 10.384% | $130.9817 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.42 | 10.860% | $96.9138 | $96.91 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.68 | 9.480% | $270.0653 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 7.379% | $166.3193 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.98 | 9.653% | $59.1907 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 6.663% | $8.501 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.15 | $986.1186 | $986.12 | $986.10 | $986.10 | |