| 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 | $152.78 | 11.442% | $170.2611 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.26 | 5.563% | $88.9474 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 9.464% | $218.6324 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.85 | 4.456% | $70.8734 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.91 | 9.457% | $179.411 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.60 | 10.125% | $242.9358 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.64 | 3.800% | $116.9203 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.77 | $1,087.9814 | $1,087.98 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 | |