| 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 | $173.56 | 7.797% | $187.0925 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.61 | 10.845% | $170.269 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.78 | 11.449% | $135.7226 | $135.72 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.99 | 13.568% | $62.451 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 5.382% | $253.5702 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.57 | 8.819% | $164.937 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.55 | 5.798% | $138.1193 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.68 | $1,112.1616 | $1,112.16 | $1,112.10 | $1,112.20 | |