| 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 | $173.90 | 5.435% | $183.3515 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.29 | 3.864% | $103.1266 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.81 | 12.340% | $79.548 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.76 | 8.236% | $91.7408 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.25 | 11.493% | $173.0929 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.99 | 9.762% | $177.8035 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.47 | 13.449% | $235.3726 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.47 | $1,044.0359 | $1,044.03 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.00 | |