| 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 | $165.69 | 12.476% | $186.3615 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 5.110% | $252.716 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.72 | 12.424% | $203.1727 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.76 | 8.299% | $226.085 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.39 | 4.685% | $102.9996 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.67 | 12.363% | $81.6542 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.28 | 9.747% | $47.4985 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.94 | $1,100.4875 | $1,100.49 | $1,100.45 | $1,100.60 | |