| 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 | $173.64 | 5.727% | $183.5844 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.36 | 6.800% | $166.9925 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.77 | 9.687% | $151.1158 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.97 | 13.470% | $108.8972 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.29 | 8.187% | $122.5651 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 10.260% | $210.0343 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.36 | 9.186% | $37.5163 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.88 | $980.7056 | $980.71 | $980.70 | $980.70 | |