| 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 | $162.97 | 7.564% | $175.2971 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.58 | 8.824% | $162.7789 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 10.501% | $253.8539 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.40 | 4.303% | $200.679 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.32 | 8.417% | $45.8821 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 4.169% | $36.9904 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.34 | 4.478% | $27.5195 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.85 | $903.0009 | $903.00 | $903.05 | $903.10 | |