| 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 | $108.76 | 7.587% | $117.0116 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.42 | 6.389% | $172.797 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 9.482% | $39.9938 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.97 | 4.192% | $212.5204 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.93 | 8.313% | $190.5551 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.48 | 9.458% | $250.0896 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.90 | 7.797% | $68.8823 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.99 | $1,051.8498 | $1,051.85 | $1,051.85 | $1,051.90 | |