| 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 | $161.72 | 9.128% | $176.4818 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.60 | 4.242% | $236.2124 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.54 | 7.518% | $208.0903 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.81 | 7.854% | $21.3659 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 11.745% | $59.8059 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.81 | 6.757% | $163.1354 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 6.204% | $235.1888 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.45 | $1,100.2805 | $1,100.29 | $1,100.30 | $1,100.30 | |