| 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 | $172.96 | 5.654% | $182.7392 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.72 | 6.255% | $213.275 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.45 | 11.452% | $182.1683 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 11.311% | $43.1441 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.84 | 11.244% | $35.4201 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.75 | 10.666% | $273.0684 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.27 | 12.171% | $96.7699 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.75 | $1,026.5850 | $1,026.59 | $1,026.55 | $1,026.60 | |