| 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 | $172.35 | 6.336% | $183.2701 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.94 | 13.109% | $165.0713 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.40 | 10.288% | $149.33 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.81 | 4.270% | $17.5278 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.28 | 12.843% | $106.3884 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.52 | 4.202% | $234.9964 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.50 | 13.606% | $125.5346 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.80 | $982.1186 | $982.12 | $982.15 | $982.10 | |