| 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 | $172.40 | 5.618% | $182.0854 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.37 | 7.253% | $226.7007 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.52 | 6.768% | $129.7445 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.26 | 12.474% | $31.7852 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 3.224% | $240.099 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.96 | 8.868% | $88.1395 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.26 | 5.478% | $200.6824 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.37 | $1,099.2367 | $1,099.24 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.20 | |