| 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 | $158.35 | 8.820% | $172.3165 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.98 | 10.621% | $126.0858 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.64 | 6.218% | $181.2504 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.90 | 9.777% | $273.235 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.63 | 6.199% | $189.7033 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.69 | 12.780% | $94.3856 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.68 | 10.873% | $48.4293 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.87 | $1,085.4059 | $1,085.42 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.40 | |