| 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 | $170.42 | 3.130% | $175.7541 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.30 | 3.191% | $192.2448 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.36 | 9.491% | $123.0241 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.58 | 5.847% | $126.5718 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.73 | 7.145% | $171.1427 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.53 | 11.320% | $129.7212 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.34 | 10.578% | $99.8962 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.26 | $1,018.3549 | $1,018.34 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.30 | |