| 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 | $154.77 | 13.125% | $175.0836 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.70 | 5.473% | $38.7086 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.58 | 3.400% | $233.2497 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.26 | 11.146% | $22.5182 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.29 | 10.451% | $46.7097 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.38 | 5.330% | $117.3166 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 12.791% | $276.1349 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.80 | $909.7213 | $909.72 | $909.70 | $909.60 | |