| 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 | $170.98 | 6.287% | $181.7295 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.80 | 9.229% | $257.562 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.91 | 9.704% | $50.3651 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.48 | 8.735% | $181.022 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.98 | 7.533% | $262.359 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.96 | 11.817% | $40.2094 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.92 | 9.393% | $130.0902 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.03 | $1,103.3372 | $1,103.34 | $1,103.30 | $1,103.40 | |