| 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 | $174.72 | 3.297% | $180.4805 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.77 | 5.812% | $170.114 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.96 | 7.481% | $146.1312 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.98 | 9.406% | $130.1713 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 10.639% | $162.9159 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.75 | 5.600% | $48.312 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.57 | 8.108% | $115.2107 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.00 | $953.3356 | $953.33 | $953.30 | $953.30 | |