| 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 | $175.74 | 4.161% | $183.0525 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.83 | 5.717% | $139.3667 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.88 | 12.206% | $263.5495 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.94 | 7.524% | $176.2748 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.25 | 7.441% | $82.9982 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.88 | 11.813% | $49.0635 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 10.574% | $262.3921 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.82 | $1,156.6973 | $1,156.69 | $1,156.65 | $1,156.80 | |