| 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 | $224.50 | 5.609% | $237.0922 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.85 | 5.332% | $169.4265 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.85 | 10.429% | $36.2759 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.31 | 12.736% | $213.4205 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.27 | 4.204% | $41.963 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.40 | 10.743% | $179.8466 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.65 | 7.136% | $96.0474 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.83 | $974.0721 | $974.08 | $974.10 | $974.00 | |