| 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 | $169.40 | 8.112% | $183.1417 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.48 | 3.819% | $211.2509 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.75 | 6.265% | $263.2715 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.43 | 8.478% | $81.825 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.42 | 9.380% | $97.8076 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.65 | 9.610% | $67.5746 | $67.57 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.93 | 7.491% | $262.2028 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.06 | $1,167.0741 | $1,167.07 | $1,167.05 | $1,167.10 | |