| 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 | $101.27 | 8.777% | $110.1585 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.62 | 7.358% | $173.512 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 12.447% | $160.5631 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.83 | 8.556% | $170.2484 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.58 | 7.385% | $179.9558 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.94 | 4.241% | $90.6271 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.71 | 10.707% | $87.1375 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.74 | $972.2024 | $972.21 | $972.20 | $972.20 | |