| 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 | $170.71 | 9.700% | $187.2689 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.99 | 9.405% | $257.0908 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.80 | 11.364% | $120.0504 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.59 | 6.850% | $129.9189 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.29 | 4.835% | $83.1237 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 9.542% | $265.4641 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.93 | 13.390% | $11.2596 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.65 | $1,054.1764 | $1,054.17 | $1,054.10 | $1,054.30 | |