| 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 | $173.32 | 3.337% | $179.1037 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.71 | 10.424% | $242.6126 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 11.853% | $8.5008 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.69 | 10.205% | $187.0069 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.93 | 10.725% | $209.1927 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.46 | 6.605% | $86.8404 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.43 | 6.534% | $104.8614 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.14 | $1,018.1185 | $1,018.11 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.10 | |