| 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 | $170.70 | 7.132% | $182.8743 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.94 | 8.344% | $162.451 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.56 | 8.370% | $130.6509 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.65 | 11.300% | $106.4585 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.44 | 4.557% | $20.3259 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.40 | 13.298% | $40.1075 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.48 | 3.322% | $210.2396 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.17 | $853.1077 | $853.11 | $853.10 | $853.20 | |