| 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 | $171.34 | 10.525% | $189.3735 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.91 | 8.477% | $53.0561 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.93 | 11.591% | $271.088 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.55 | 10.140% | $129.4696 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.82 | 8.654% | $225.8047 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.69 | 12.784% | $101.156 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.68 | 10.751% | $200.1049 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.92 | $1,170.0528 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.20 | |