| 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 | $173.98 | 3.552% | $180.1598 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.81 | 3.519% | $170.6097 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.55 | 6.513% | $99.6429 | $99.64 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.77 | 13.312% | $52.996 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.82 | 10.753% | $260.0702 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.50 | 5.557% | $200.0305 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.74 | 9.858% | $79.9107 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.17 | $1,043.4198 | $1,043.42 | $1,043.40 | $1,043.40 | |