| 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 | $173.33 | 8.643% | $188.3109 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.28 | 9.772% | $178.138 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.41 | 9.795% | $49.8579 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.84 | 4.293% | $172.9595 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 9.458% | $249.4767 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.97 | 12.226% | $234.5187 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.45 | 8.855% | $22.2608 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.20 | $1,095.5225 | $1,095.53 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.60 | |