| 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 | $165.51 | 4.600% | $173.1235 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.37 | 9.148% | $184.864 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 12.449% | $235.3895 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.47 | 8.672% | $109.1828 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.29 | 6.365% | $243.8843 | $243.88 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.84 | 8.159% | $16.0508 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.50 | 11.189% | $141.766 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.31 | $1,104.2609 | $1,104.25 | $1,104.25 | $1,104.40 | |