| 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 | $171.83 | 6.716% | $183.3701 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.33 | 11.366% | $107.2789 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.98 | 7.851% | $52.8254 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.31 | 5.506% | $153.3108 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.65 | 12.155% | $108.3978 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.43 | 7.220% | $261.0056 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.38 | 13.393% | $119.4935 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.91 | $985.6821 | $985.69 | $985.70 | $985.70 | |