| 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 | $156.25 | 10.345% | $172.4141 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.71 | 5.393% | $200.995 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.51 | 3.557% | $16.0617 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.97 | 3.735% | $103.7039 | $103.70 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.94 | 12.695% | $118.2621 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.93 | 8.313% | $251.2103 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.81 | 5.304% | $186.188 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.12 | $1,048.8351 | $1,048.83 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.90 | |