| 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 | $102.31 | 7.153% | $109.6282 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.40 | 8.764% | $178.808 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.45 | 10.658% | $185.2968 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.98 | 3.367% | $186.0399 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.98 | 10.256% | $276.7205 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.61 | 12.575% | $153.7887 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.60 | 7.428% | $204.7578 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.33 | $1,295.0399 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.00 | |