| 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 | $165.74 | 4.430% | $173.0823 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.79 | 8.339% | $162.281 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.52 | 10.783% | $185.5837 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.84 | 9.843% | $176.6715 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.59 | 13.402% | $273.9679 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 3.556% | $117.3082 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.80 | 4.654% | $42.6988 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.56 | $1,131.5934 | $1,131.59 | $1,131.60 | $1,131.70 | |