| 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 | $162.67 | 9.500% | $178.1237 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.50 | 12.321% | $130.854 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.65 | 6.619% | $220.3282 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.73 | 13.749% | $106.6169 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.55 | 11.149% | $47.2939 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.26 | 12.686% | $272.9931 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.54 | 12.819% | $126.9665 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.90 | $1,083.1763 | $1,083.17 | $1,083.15 | $1,083.20 | |