| 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 | $172.87 | 9.574% | $189.4206 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.41 | 5.487% | $51.0663 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.27 | 3.631% | $113.2376 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 5.846% | $231.464 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.58 | 9.695% | $168.4696 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.96 | 9.792% | $117.4335 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 4.292% | $210.6386 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.74 | $1,081.7302 | $1,081.73 | $1,081.70 | $1,081.70 | |