| 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 | $180.71 | 4.630% | $189.0769 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.60 | 10.448% | $191.7377 | $191.74 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.56 | 8.762% | $101.7577 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 8.756% | $16.085 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.45 | 10.285% | $106.3699 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 3.508% | $253.3565 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.45 | 6.549% | $190.1367 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.33 | $1,048.5204 | $1,048.54 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.60 | |