| 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 | $168.31 | 4.825% | $176.431 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.96 | 9.328% | $142.0827 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.56 | 13.145% | $245.0268 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.29 | 4.753% | $189.9067 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.83 | 11.796% | $224.5199 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.26 | 9.848% | $60.702 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.69 | 8.617% | $98.5048 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.90 | $1,137.1739 | $1,137.17 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.10 | |