| 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 | $163.80 | 4.524% | $171.2103 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.82 | 4.408% | $93.7793 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.81 | 7.525% | $98.7187 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.89 | 10.214% | $236.8389 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 12.684% | $273.0333 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.49 | 3.243% | $62.4517 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.89 | 11.449% | $197.1421 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.00 | $1,133.1743 | $1,133.17 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.10 | |