| 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 | $163.66 | 10.768% | $181.2829 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.25 | 10.573% | $48.9286 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.67 | 8.574% | $204.8466 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.91 | 6.431% | $101.0137 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.57 | 11.573% | $48.6124 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.69 | 11.275% | $232.2198 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.98 | 11.633% | $159.6129 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.73 | $976.5169 | $976.51 | $976.50 | $976.40 | |