| 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 | $171.88 | 6.207% | $182.5486 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 3.338% | $161.724 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.72 | 5.827% | $103.4141 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 6.334% | $168.5607 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.55 | 7.784% | $106.2211 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.87 | 10.491% | $45.1577 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 12.737% | $244.0643 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.53 | $1,011.6905 | $1,011.68 | $1,011.60 | $1,011.70 | |