| 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 | $163.73 | 5.225% | $172.2849 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.72 | 7.549% | $250.288 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.97 | 4.489% | $110.727 | $110.73 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 13.364% | $108.4213 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.52 | 4.635% | $8.9149 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.90 | 10.233% | $276.5746 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.75 | 12.339% | $161.4873 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.23 | $1,088.6980 | $1,088.69 | $1,088.70 | $1,088.70 | |