| 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 | $104.50 | 4.348% | $109.0437 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 8.541% | $160.9663 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.95 | 13.812% | $177.4898 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.60 | 5.343% | $48.0364 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.65 | 10.757% | $201.1901 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 9.417% | $57.5971 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.32 | 7.102% | $173.848 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.96 | $928.1714 | $928.18 | $928.20 | $928.10 | |