| 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 | $92.36 | 5.319% | $97.2726 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.94 | 10.125% | $67.1102 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.54 | 12.375% | $261.3168 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.38 | 7.404% | $182.9949 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.93 | 8.516% | $150.7613 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.45 | 10.488% | $130.873 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.86 | 12.680% | $278.1618 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.46 | $1,168.4906 | $1,168.48 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.60 | |