| 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 | $148.28 | 9.400% | $162.2183 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 13.558% | $79.0364 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.90 | 11.328% | $200.2791 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.94 | 5.857% | $54.9821 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.87 | 9.257% | $192.1503 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.25 | 9.294% | $119.4037 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.58 | 12.298% | $160.1145 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.42 | $968.1844 | $968.18 | $968.20 | $968.20 | |