| 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 | $173.95 | 4.203% | $181.2611 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 10.657% | $150.062 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.69 | 5.504% | $89.3513 | $89.35 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.79 | 12.539% | $259.7288 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 9.537% | $19.6181 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.64 | 12.333% | $47.8988 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.62 | 10.817% | $221.2129 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.21 | $969.1330 | $969.13 | $969.10 | $969.20 | |