| 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 | $172.39 | 6.305% | $183.2592 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.76 | 8.750% | $106.314 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.33 | 4.730% | $77.8458 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.88 | 9.794% | $208.4768 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.67 | 12.723% | $99.9515 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.95 | 5.318% | $211.6365 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.38 | 11.406% | $148.5933 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.36 | $1,036.0771 | $1,036.08 | $1,036.10 | $1,036.10 | |