| 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 | $169.71 | 3.374% | $175.436 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 12.421% | $211.1379 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.93 | 9.504% | $112.7125 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 12.539% | $40.5028 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.32 | 8.360% | $11.1828 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.48 | 5.450% | $256.7497 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.84 | 3.845% | $197.1393 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.08 | $1,004.8610 | $1,004.86 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.70 | |