| 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 | $209.90 | 7.704% | $226.0707 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.96 | 6.240% | $173.1287 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.66 | 6.535% | $186.074 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.58 | 4.474% | $138.5116 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.38 | 12.718% | $47.7699 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.56 | 8.867% | $261.8905 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.67 | 9.117% | $53.1072 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.71 | $1,086.5526 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.60 | |