| 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 | $154.87 | 10.686% | $171.4194 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.57 | 7.441% | $106.979 | $106.98 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 8.780% | $178.682 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.80 | 13.343% | $114.2497 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.56 | 4.444% | $229.3172 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.38 | 8.627% | $207.8904 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.83 | 7.767% | $75.2537 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.27 | $1,083.7914 | $1,083.79 | $1,083.80 | $1,083.80 | |