| 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 | $173.89 | 4.537% | $181.7794 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 12.721% | $51.119 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.35 | 9.847% | $220.0785 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.45 | 7.295% | $206.4892 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.49 | 10.542% | $7.1742 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.58 | 8.694% | $69.1076 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 11.858% | $276.6584 | $276.66 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.44 | $1,012.4063 | $1,012.41 | $1,012.40 | $1,012.50 | |