| 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 | $161.71 | 12.683% | $182.2197 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.92 | 8.125% | $215.0823 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.91 | 7.527% | $206.3551 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.39 | 10.789% | $237.5205 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.36 | 9.612% | $118.7756 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 13.778% | $90.9655 | $90.97 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.71 | 4.777% | $57.3235 | $57.32 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.95 | $1,108.2422 | $1,108.25 | $1,108.20 | $1,108.30 | |