| 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 | $157.60 | 9.172% | $172.0551 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.56 | 12.109% | $114.979 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.33 | 11.835% | $202.7904 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.51 | 10.262% | $110.8243 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 4.128% | $212.8376 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.31 | 3.226% | $49.8685 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 10.292% | $267.7118 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.44 | $1,131.0667 | $1,131.07 | $1,131.05 | $1,131.10 | |