| 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 | $123.36 | 6.300% | $131.1317 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.35 | 5.366% | $206.8861 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.70 | 10.640% | $240.8633 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.66 | 8.699% | $184.4187 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.55 | 7.126% | $171.9908 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.90 | 11.555% | $270.9671 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.70 | 3.290% | $83.355 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.22 | $1,289.6127 | $1,289.62 | $1,289.60 | $1,289.70 | |