| 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 | $170.25 | 9.845% | $187.0111 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.28 | 8.686% | $251.369 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.42 | 8.545% | $169.7861 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.27 | 8.404% | $47.9905 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.67 | 11.318% | $135.4406 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.27 | 4.526% | $202.0174 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.81 | 9.551% | $63.3314 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.97 | $1,056.9461 | $1,056.95 | $1,056.95 | $1,056.90 | |