| 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 | $177.58 | 3.126% | $183.1312 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.80 | 5.309% | $170.39 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.86 | 3.466% | $100.2172 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 4.690% | $257.014 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.26 | 4.181% | $46.1105 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.35 | 10.490% | $179.3805 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.47 | 11.818% | $92.2163 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.82 | $1,028.4597 | $1,028.46 | $1,028.45 | $1,028.40 | |