| 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 | $156.47 | 9.625% | $171.5302 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.77 | 3.337% | $220.9035 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.95 | 10.813% | $247.0576 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.50 | 10.120% | $10.4614 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.95 | 11.126% | $106.6254 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.82 | 3.570% | $189.3467 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.72 | 8.634% | $177.8556 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.18 | $1,123.7804 | $1,123.79 | $1,123.80 | $1,123.80 | |