| 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 | $170.33 | 6.568% | $181.5173 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.80 | 7.116% | $105.8306 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.78 | 6.785% | $142.857 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.81 | 5.282% | $182.9906 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.34 | 10.425% | $120.7387 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.96 | 5.872% | $113.2407 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.42 | 10.868% | $15.9872 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.44 | $863.1621 | $863.17 | $863.20 | $863.10 | |