| 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 | $150.94 | 7.424% | $162.1458 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.37 | 6.252% | $179.959 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.47 | 12.542% | $106.3184 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.57 | 10.178% | $244.1214 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.88 | 3.278% | $60.8101 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.32 | 8.430% | $89.2596 | $89.26 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 11.107% | $240.6022 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.10 | $1,083.2165 | $1,083.22 | $1,083.15 | $1,083.20 | |