| 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 | $108.63 | 3.825% | $112.7851 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.50 | 9.106% | $187.1168 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.75 | 8.815% | $258.7077 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.37 | 4.192% | $180.6377 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.94 | 12.347% | $194.2929 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.29 | 6.759% | $146.5694 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.85 | 9.190% | $101.3829 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.33 | $1,181.4925 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |