| 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 | $170.40 | 10.551% | $188.3789 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.45 | 9.209% | $137.0027 | $137.00 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.43 | 5.463% | $78.4961 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.47 | 9.805% | $126.7918 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.65 | 10.811% | $158.0719 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.91 | 10.552% | $48.5434 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.36 | 11.865% | $269.9974 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.67 | $1,007.2822 | $1,007.28 | $1,007.30 | $1,007.30 | |