| 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 | $171.70 | 6.854% | $183.4683 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.33 | 11.418% | $99.5297 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.35 | 12.292% | $151.9872 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.84 | 8.711% | $75.9238 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 13.534% | $201.3639 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.96 | 3.141% | $26.7754 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.98 | 9.105% | $252.0107 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.52 | $991.0590 | $991.06 | $991.05 | $991.10 | |