| 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 | $163.84 | 3.485% | $169.5498 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.35 | 11.313% | $277.559 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.64 | 4.820% | $53.0808 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.67 | 10.703% | $110.3377 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.27 | 6.236% | $85.2756 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.75 | 4.494% | $176.3336 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.42 | 11.314% | $209.7378 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.94 | $1,081.8743 | $1,081.88 | $1,081.95 | $1,081.80 | |