| 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 | $162.97 | 8.665% | $177.0914 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.60 | 9.500% | $187.902 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.73 | 6.460% | $84.8806 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.50 | 7.234% | $130.2893 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.66 | 4.123% | $112.0988 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.74 | 7.203% | $172.3181 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.95 | 12.188% | $266.9513 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.15 | $1,131.5315 | $1,131.53 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.60 | |