| 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 | $172.33 | 6.645% | $183.7813 | $183.78 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.47 | 4.768% | $120.9756 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.53 | 5.615% | $10.0651 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.70 | 4.418% | $24.7471 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.97 | 8.534% | $248.5103 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.56 | 7.575% | $54.3899 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 3.499% | $238.5031 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.00 | $880.9724 | $880.98 | $881.00 | $881.00 | |