| 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 | $170.72 | 7.245% | $183.0887 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 11.678% | $21.0401 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.45 | 10.651% | $266.0603 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 8.187% | $235.2526 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.67 | 11.318% | $108.7243 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.81 | 5.264% | $200.8542 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.72 | 5.372% | $137.7423 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.66 | $1,152.7625 | $1,152.75 | $1,152.75 | $1,152.80 | |