| 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 | $163.40 | 3.544% | $169.1909 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.97 | 5.675% | $187.013 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.69 | 5.776% | $74.7731 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.73 | 12.483% | $138.0504 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.93 | 11.426% | $262.8874 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.60 | 12.480% | $14.1725 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.51 | 10.667% | $242.9251 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.83 | $1,089.0124 | $1,089.01 | $1,089.00 | $1,089.10 | |