| 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 | $151.26 | 12.496% | $170.1614 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.31 | 8.555% | $149.0569 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.83 | 8.376% | $234.9917 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.53 | 10.334% | $78.9219 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.49 | 12.130% | $146.3184 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 10.534% | $138.9081 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.87 | 13.550% | $199.7004 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.96 | $1,118.0588 | $1,118.06 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.10 | |