| 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 | $172.27 | 6.502% | $183.471 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.55 | 3.548% | $50.2726 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.77 | 4.199% | $111.2533 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.38 | 12.581% | $240.2253 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.61 | 12.848% | $132.7205 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.50 | 10.717% | $203.1657 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.60 | 5.830% | $200.6537 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.68 | $1,121.7621 | $1,121.76 | $1,121.70 | $1,121.90 | |