| 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 | $177.42 | 4.337% | $185.1147 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.29 | 4.442% | $162.188 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.26 | 3.374% | $84.0017 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.61 | 8.324% | $36.4077 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.49 | 5.751% | $106.2692 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.71 | 7.394% | $148.9662 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.59 | 13.294% | $158.1471 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.37 | $881.0946 | $881.10 | $881.05 | $881.10 | |