| 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 | $103.32 | 3.360% | $106.7916 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.61 | 3.402% | $51.2977 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.37 | 9.536% | $175.6629 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.43 | 10.308% | $194.6164 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.35 | 5.189% | $261.2369 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.71 | 10.308% | $230.2238 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.48 | 12.365% | $167.9632 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.27 | $1,187.7925 | $1,187.79 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.80 | |