| 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 | $106.53 | 10.370% | $117.5772 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 10.625% | $87.2721 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.42 | 6.454% | $66.4486 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.42 | 11.562% | $204.627 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.80 | 12.333% | $28.9819 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.49 | 11.609% | $279.5694 | $279.57 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.95 | 10.728% | $210.3278 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.50 | $994.8040 | $994.81 | $994.85 | $994.80 | |