| 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 | $154.48 | 10.385% | $170.5227 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.82 | 11.507% | $93.4652 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.48 | 8.526% | $258.8128 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.37 | 11.865% | $192.8217 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.27 | 9.350% | $89.9622 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 10.679% | $17.9853 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 12.554% | $270.6136 | $270.61 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.10 | $1,094.1835 | $1,094.18 | $1,094.10 | $1,094.20 | |