| 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 | $165.65 | 3.717% | $171.8072 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.80 | 8.326% | $10.6159 | $10.62 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.89 | 12.279% | $77.349 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.58 | 9.733% | $119.1481 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.72 | 10.600% | $228.6323 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.97 | 4.262% | $127.1684 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.81 | 3.630% | $219.4987 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.42 | $954.2196 | $954.23 | $954.20 | $954.10 | |