| 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 | $158.81 | 7.709% | $171.0527 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.95 | 5.649% | $228.149 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.39 | 11.165% | $180.5208 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.37 | 4.694% | $101.9405 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.97 | 10.586% | $114.9763 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.66 | 12.817% | $74.0756 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.68 | 3.748% | $221.6887 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.83 | $1,092.4036 | $1,092.41 | $1,092.45 | $1,092.40 | |