| 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 | $171.68 | 5.405% | $180.9593 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.28 | 8.688% | $166.597 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.34 | 11.234% | $206.1611 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.52 | 5.771% | $73.532 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.66 | 4.208% | $13.1927 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.95 | 7.452% | $89.1314 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 10.267% | $273.1865 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.18 | $1,002.7600 | $1,002.76 | $1,002.80 | $1,002.80 | |