| 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 | $162.34 | 6.650% | $173.1356 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.78 | 5.298% | $87.1657 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.94 | 12.397% | $147.1726 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.48 | 11.686% | $113.339 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.66 | 10.127% | $92.1322 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.51 | 7.200% | $151.6987 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.88 | 4.592% | $183.9564 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.59 | $948.6002 | $948.61 | $948.60 | $948.60 | |