| 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 | $147.82 | 9.668% | $162.1112 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.44 | 7.324% | $187.216 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.33 | 4.295% | $104.6392 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.90 | 8.308% | $185.0984 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.65 | 11.694% | $84.4965 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.84 | 3.534% | $108.545 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.28 | 10.122% | $222.7548 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.26 | $1,054.8611 | $1,054.87 | $1,054.85 | $1,054.80 | |