| 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 | $177.88 | 3.389% | $183.9084 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.25 | 10.634% | $115.3359 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.48 | 4.229% | $84.9258 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.72 | 8.368% | $56.0479 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.68 | 12.239% | $138.8172 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.78 | 13.756% | $121.4687 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 8.248% | $271.2478 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.37 | $971.7517 | $971.77 | $971.75 | $971.60 | |